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PirateQuest: Chapter 4.5: Endless Evil Wf+6 No.414984[Last 50 Posts]
When we last left our "heroes", they were in trouble.
Emrille and Felfire not in the vessel.
Most of the party spaced.
Light Heart and her troupe dead.
Spring and Summer fleeing the room.
It's all up to Sateo and Seekkill.
"You were warned that your actions were illogical. Now you see that victory is impossible for you."
–
Tela, you send a volley of magic bolts to propel yourself toward the now-closed breach as you struggle for lack of air.
Emrille and Felfire not in the vessel.
Most of the party spaced.
Light Heart and her troupe dead.
Spring and Summer fleeing the room.
It's all up to Sateo and Seekkill.
"You were warned that your actions were illogical. Now you see that victory is impossible for you."
–
Tela, you send a volley of magic bolts to propel yourself toward the now-closed breach as you struggle for lack of air.
>>414987
"I have. Eh he he he he he he he."
>>414988
I believe you specified Light Heart's.
>>414989
You haven't regained Vantage Point (6).
He takes the dart poorly and he looks pale when you shoot him.
>>414990
If only such a kind fate awaited you. Those who do not fall within the domain of one of the divines are condemned to the eternal void. You have no sensations whatsoever. There are no other souls here. Your consciousness is adrift in nothingness, and the only thing you feel is tired… to let your consciousness fade away.
>>414991
Okay, that's much farther, you propel yourself toward that instead.
>>414992
You have the sensation of being buried. Dirt surrounds you on all sides. You wonder how you ended up here.
>>414994
Weren't you in the other room with the Illusive Guy? No matter.
The box looks very cracked now. It needs the slightest amount of damage to break it now.
"Do not press the buttons. You will condemn all of us to a fate you do not understand. It is a certainty that you will regret pressing a button while blinded by ignorance."
"I have. Eh he he he he he he he."
>>414988
I believe you specified Light Heart's.
>>414989
You haven't regained Vantage Point (6).
He takes the dart poorly and he looks pale when you shoot him.
>>414990
If only such a kind fate awaited you. Those who do not fall within the domain of one of the divines are condemned to the eternal void. You have no sensations whatsoever. There are no other souls here. Your consciousness is adrift in nothingness, and the only thing you feel is tired… to let your consciousness fade away.
>>414991
Okay, that's much farther, you propel yourself toward that instead.
>>414992
You have the sensation of being buried. Dirt surrounds you on all sides. You wonder how you ended up here.
>>414994
Weren't you in the other room with the Illusive Guy? No matter.
The box looks very cracked now. It needs the slightest amount of damage to break it now.
"Do not press the buttons. You will condemn all of us to a fate you do not understand. It is a certainty that you will regret pressing a button while blinded by ignorance."
>>415001
"That would be a little bit harder, dearie. Eh he he he he he he he he."
>>415002
There is! Seekkill is fighting the last reaper.
>>415003
You try a sweet monk trick you learned in your years of enlightenment seeking and try to break it with your head. You smash through the material, but it was harder than you thought, and you fall over with shards of mineral in your face.
"Then back away for a moment and liste– ARGH"
Seekkill attacked him again.
>>415006
You're in some sort of… cave tunnel. Gems line the walls. There is a howling coming from deeper into the tunnels, and the hallway is lit by several torches.
>>415005
Indeed, it would seem so. You latch onto the breach at the other side of the vessel.
>>415008
You necrotize the flesh of one of his arms before he can continue.
Seekkill: 5/5, 5/5
Sateo: 0/5, 1/5
Spring Water: 5/5, 5/5
"That would be a little bit harder, dearie. Eh he he he he he he he he."
>>415002
There is! Seekkill is fighting the last reaper.
>>415003
You try a sweet monk trick you learned in your years of enlightenment seeking and try to break it with your head. You smash through the material, but it was harder than you thought, and you fall over with shards of mineral in your face.
"Then back away for a moment and liste– ARGH"
Seekkill attacked him again.
>>415006
You're in some sort of… cave tunnel. Gems line the walls. There is a howling coming from deeper into the tunnels, and the hallway is lit by several torches.
>>415005
Indeed, it would seem so. You latch onto the breach at the other side of the vessel.
>>415008
You necrotize the flesh of one of his arms before he can continue.
Seekkill: 5/5, 5/5
Sateo: 0/5, 1/5
Spring Water: 5/5, 5/5
>>415013
I might be able to do this! Go through the same door we fled through last time!
Roll #1 6 = 6
I might be able to do this! Go through the same door we fled through last time!
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>415015
>>415018
The different healing energies react poorly and make your ribs grow to inordinate sizes, bursting out of your chest and ripping apart your organs in the most brutal way imaginable. On the up side, it was so fast, it was painless.
You are ded. Your last words were, "Guys, please stop, and let [him] talk."
>>415017
The gems are incredibly valuable. They are huge sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and other precious stones. You realize you don't have any possessions with you, like your outfit, bag, or gear, as you tear a torch off the walls.
The creature sounds like a diamond dog… or more like a lot of them.
>>415020
You knock over the remaining reaper and begin to rip into it.
"You are nothing more than beasts, and will die like beasts."
>>415019
The hole is obstructed by several bodies – there is a hole that air was leaking through, but it's not big enough for you to fit through. You push (6) the bodies out of the way. You need to hoist yourself inside now.
>>415016
"I'm afraid I don't. Eh he he he he he he."
>>415018
The different healing energies react poorly and make your ribs grow to inordinate sizes, bursting out of your chest and ripping apart your organs in the most brutal way imaginable. On the up side, it was so fast, it was painless.
You are ded. Your last words were, "Guys, please stop, and let [him] talk."
>>415017
The gems are incredibly valuable. They are huge sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and other precious stones. You realize you don't have any possessions with you, like your outfit, bag, or gear, as you tear a torch off the walls.
The creature sounds like a diamond dog… or more like a lot of them.
>>415020
You knock over the remaining reaper and begin to rip into it.
"You are nothing more than beasts, and will die like beasts."
>>415019
The hole is obstructed by several bodies – there is a hole that air was leaking through, but it's not big enough for you to fit through. You push (6) the bodies out of the way. You need to hoist yourself inside now.
>>415016
"I'm afraid I don't. Eh he he he he he he."
>>415023
You come to the end of the tunnel – a ledge overlooking what appears to be a large underground crevice. Torches are not necessary to light this region, as there is a laval flow a couple hundred feet below you. Chains hang from the ceiling – searing white with heat, which cast light across the walls, dancing like repugnant, corpulent worms.
Closer to the laval flows, you see figures. Some of them are in cages, hanging precariously above the flow. As a diamond dog, you know that due to a force called convection – how heat travels through air – you don't want to be anywhere near something as hot as lava, much less below it. The caves have turned cherry red, and mournful howls of agony cry out from their inhabitants.
You come to the end of the tunnel – a ledge overlooking what appears to be a large underground crevice. Torches are not necessary to light this region, as there is a laval flow a couple hundred feet below you. Chains hang from the ceiling – searing white with heat, which cast light across the walls, dancing like repugnant, corpulent worms.
Closer to the laval flows, you see figures. Some of them are in cages, hanging precariously above the flow. As a diamond dog, you know that due to a force called convection – how heat travels through air – you don't want to be anywhere near something as hot as lava, much less below it. The caves have turned cherry red, and mournful howls of agony cry out from their inhabitants.
>>416170
I gulped and lay low on my belly. I then slowly and carefully trudge on the edge and try to see with my own eyes if there is someone/something in the cages(but dont put my face beyond the ledge).
'1d10'
Also careful do I have my things with me or am I just stark naked here? Is there a path or is it a total dead end?
Roll #1 4 = 4
I gulped and lay low on my belly. I then slowly and carefully trudge on the edge and try to see with my own eyes if there is someone/something in the cages(but dont put my face beyond the ledge).
'1d10'
Also careful do I have my things with me or am I just stark naked here? Is there a path or is it a total dead end?
Roll #1 4 = 4
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.416175
>>416170
Since I left the Lieutenant after getting my commission, I'll go pick up a few supplies from the market. Are there any vendors of preserved/canned fruits and jams?? I know the ship will have it's food, but I'd like to make sure I have some prepared and separated.
Since I left the Lieutenant after getting my commission, I'll go pick up a few supplies from the market. Are there any vendors of preserved/canned fruits and jams?? I know the ship will have it's food, but I'd like to make sure I have some prepared and separated.
>>416173
You have nothing at all with you but the torch you pilfered recently.
There appears to be a downward path at roughly a 30 degree angle to your left, which slopes into the deeps. To your right, the path continues up to more tunnels near the top.
At the bottom of the crevasse, the cages contain what appear to be diamond dogs. They continue to cry out in pain. Some are angry, growling and yelping. Others are mournful, howling and whimpering.
>>416174
The Mushroom Hill Colony understands. But circumstances have changed since we previously spoke. We require something of you now.
>>416175
You're certain that Reptil's endless bazaar has preserved foods. You haven't the foggiest what a can is, though. They won't be invented even in their earliest state for another 120 years.
You have nothing at all with you but the torch you pilfered recently.
There appears to be a downward path at roughly a 30 degree angle to your left, which slopes into the deeps. To your right, the path continues up to more tunnels near the top.
At the bottom of the crevasse, the cages contain what appear to be diamond dogs. They continue to cry out in pain. Some are angry, growling and yelping. Others are mournful, howling and whimpering.
>>416174
The Mushroom Hill Colony understands. But circumstances have changed since we previously spoke. We require something of you now.
>>416175
You're certain that Reptil's endless bazaar has preserved foods. You haven't the foggiest what a can is, though. They won't be invented even in their earliest state for another 120 years.
>>416176
Looks like a jolly place but not my cup of tea, I'll visit this place later if I got the guts. As for now I'll then walk my way up the tunnel where I came from and explore it a little more. Move slowly and try to see and hear anything that moves as I make my way to this mysterious tunnels and cave systems.
'1d10'
Make sure to make my way and not get lost.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Looks like a jolly place but not my cup of tea, I'll visit this place later if I got the guts. As for now I'll then walk my way up the tunnel where I came from and explore it a little more. Move slowly and try to see and hear anything that moves as I make my way to this mysterious tunnels and cave systems.
'1d10'
Make sure to make my way and not get lost.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>416177
We have been denied coffee. Coffee is important to us for… reasons. The point is that coffee is required. But acquiring it is not easy. You'll need coffee berries and water. The former is only obtainable deep in the woods – the border between the Outer Coppice and the Great Dark – and the latter is only obtainable from the Inner Terrace. Don't bother sweetening it.
>>416178
'1d10'
>>416179
You wander along the tunnels for a very long time. After a while, the torches end, but the tunnel continues. The gems end after a ways, too, and you end up wandering in a dark, nondescript tunnel that seems endless. It is quite quiet here. Almost peaceful, but it's also a bit eerie, given that you have no idea where you are.
You continue walking without stimulus for some ways until a clawed paw bursts forth from the path ahead of you. You're lucky to make out that much given how dark it is here, though.
Roll #1 3 = 3
We have been denied coffee. Coffee is important to us for… reasons. The point is that coffee is required. But acquiring it is not easy. You'll need coffee berries and water. The former is only obtainable deep in the woods – the border between the Outer Coppice and the Great Dark – and the latter is only obtainable from the Inner Terrace. Don't bother sweetening it.
>>416178
'1d10'
>>416179
You wander along the tunnels for a very long time. After a while, the torches end, but the tunnel continues. The gems end after a ways, too, and you end up wandering in a dark, nondescript tunnel that seems endless. It is quite quiet here. Almost peaceful, but it's also a bit eerie, given that you have no idea where you are.
You continue walking without stimulus for some ways until a clawed paw bursts forth from the path ahead of you. You're lucky to make out that much given how dark it is here, though.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>416182
This isn't the world of CoC. The domain was created for mortals used to a plane that had very stringent laws of physics, and it emulates those physics to prevent confusion. You do meander to the woods, though. Tall and stately trees of Diospyros characterize this grove, giving the unnerving feeling of walking underneath a many-legged black beast.
>>416183
It doesn't seem to acknowledge you as, with a shattering of earth, a figure bursts from the soil before you.
>>416184
Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of shops outside the mercantile district in the wharf district. The first shops you come by, however, seem to be involved mostly in whaling and weaponry.
This isn't the world of CoC. The domain was created for mortals used to a plane that had very stringent laws of physics, and it emulates those physics to prevent confusion. You do meander to the woods, though. Tall and stately trees of Diospyros characterize this grove, giving the unnerving feeling of walking underneath a many-legged black beast.
>>416183
It doesn't seem to acknowledge you as, with a shattering of earth, a figure bursts from the soil before you.
>>416184
Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of shops outside the mercantile district in the wharf district. The first shops you come by, however, seem to be involved mostly in whaling and weaponry.
>>416186
The trees do not reply. They merely loom foreboding. Will you head deeper into the woods is the question that remains.
>>416187
You… think it's a diamond dog. It's hard to be sure in the dark.
You do blend into the dark pretty successfully, though.
>>416188
>>416189
For clarity, they're discrete locations. You head into the whaling shop first because it's closer.
Sauntering inside, you see chunks of whale hanging from meat hooks. There are also jars full of oil, and bones carved with runes. One wall is rigged with harpoons, though. There's a bored but large earth pony behind the counter.
The trees do not reply. They merely loom foreboding. Will you head deeper into the woods is the question that remains.
>>416187
You… think it's a diamond dog. It's hard to be sure in the dark.
You do blend into the dark pretty successfully, though.
>>416188
>>416189
For clarity, they're discrete locations. You head into the whaling shop first because it's closer.
Sauntering inside, you see chunks of whale hanging from meat hooks. There are also jars full of oil, and bones carved with runes. One wall is rigged with harpoons, though. There's a bored but large earth pony behind the counter.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.416193
>>416190
"Sir." Tip my hat to him. "Um, if you wouldn't mind my asking, could you let direct me one of the preservative vendors nearby?"
Keep looking at the harpoons though. "Those are might big bolts. What type of mechanism do you use to launch such a thing?"
"Sir." Tip my hat to him. "Um, if you wouldn't mind my asking, could you let direct me one of the preservative vendors nearby?"
Keep looking at the harpoons though. "Those are might big bolts. What type of mechanism do you use to launch such a thing?"
>>416191
You continue trotting deep into the brush, where the trees grow closer together and the canopy blots out the moonlight. Soon, between the shadows and the natural darkness of the woods, you're not sure if you're still in the woods, or if you've wandered accidentally into the Great Dark. Your question is answered, however, when you spot a beam of moonlight shining down on a coffee shrub.
>>416192
You stand to the side, and eventually it shakes itself and crawls off toward the faint sound of howling, ignoring you.
The hole is narrow – it leads back into the earth. You crawl inside and follow it about ten feet before it ends abruptly. No other ground is disturbed. It's as though this is the point of origin.
You continue trotting deep into the brush, where the trees grow closer together and the canopy blots out the moonlight. Soon, between the shadows and the natural darkness of the woods, you're not sure if you're still in the woods, or if you've wandered accidentally into the Great Dark. Your question is answered, however, when you spot a beam of moonlight shining down on a coffee shrub.
>>416192
You stand to the side, and eventually it shakes itself and crawls off toward the faint sound of howling, ignoring you.
The hole is narrow – it leads back into the earth. You crawl inside and follow it about ten feet before it ends abruptly. No other ground is disturbed. It's as though this is the point of origin.
>>416193
"A few shops down. Look for the Undead Ox if you eat meat. If not, I'd recommend the Apathetic Apiarist."
He gestures at the harpoons. "You're looking at the mechanism." He flexes and indicates his muscles.
>>416195
You do. Eventually you come to the great iron fence that separates the coppice from the terrace.
>>416196
You head back to the 'exit' of the tunnel, but the figure seems to have already moved on. You can't find a trace of it.
"A few shops down. Look for the Undead Ox if you eat meat. If not, I'd recommend the Apathetic Apiarist."
He gestures at the harpoons. "You're looking at the mechanism." He flexes and indicates his muscles.
>>416195
You do. Eventually you come to the great iron fence that separates the coppice from the terrace.
>>416196
You head back to the 'exit' of the tunnel, but the figure seems to have already moved on. You can't find a trace of it.
>>416197
I wouldnt like pouring hours, days or even months into that pack of earth, I dont even know how deep I am.
Well lava,,, perhaps pretty deep,
Lay low and try not to be seen by anything, I then follow the downward path on my left and see whats in there. Also try to see if I can make out what are the looks of those DD's being fried alive.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
I wouldnt like pouring hours, days or even months into that pack of earth, I dont even know how deep I am.
Well lava,,, perhaps pretty deep,
Lay low and try not to be seen by anything, I then follow the downward path on my left and see whats in there. Also try to see if I can make out what are the looks of those DD's being fried alive.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>416198
He gives a curious look.
"Just a cup? Why do you need it?"
>>416199
"Quite some time. You see, most land mammals have valvular blood vessels, and if you slash one open, blood flow will constrict to a stop. Harpoons are effective against whales because they lack these mechanisms. One pierce through the blubber is all that is needed to bleed it dry – and it goes faster if they try to dive, with increased pressure. However, whales have a lot of blood. Tracking the blood is the tricky part… then you simply follow until it dies. As a result, killing a whale can take quite some time."
>>416200
You can't see them clearly from here. The downward path has more branches off, like the one you came from. You can see the path continues all the way to a much lower ledge near the laval level. Dogs seem to be collecting there in a sort of plaza, suspended above the flow at a safe distance.
He gives a curious look.
"Just a cup? Why do you need it?"
>>416199
"Quite some time. You see, most land mammals have valvular blood vessels, and if you slash one open, blood flow will constrict to a stop. Harpoons are effective against whales because they lack these mechanisms. One pierce through the blubber is all that is needed to bleed it dry – and it goes faster if they try to dive, with increased pressure. However, whales have a lot of blood. Tracking the blood is the tricky part… then you simply follow until it dies. As a result, killing a whale can take quite some time."
>>416200
You can't see them clearly from here. The downward path has more branches off, like the one you came from. You can see the path continues all the way to a much lower ledge near the laval level. Dogs seem to be collecting there in a sort of plaza, suspended above the flow at a safe distance.
>>416201
Oh, just slowly approach from a distance and observe them for now, cant be too careful.
What do I see? What are their activities? Is there anything of note that they are doing as of now? Can I approach this bizarre bazaar from my location?
Also is the lava at a stable level?
Oh, just slowly approach from a distance and observe them for now, cant be too careful.
What do I see? What are their activities? Is there anything of note that they are doing as of now? Can I approach this bizarre bazaar from my location?
Also is the lava at a stable level?
>>416202
"I cannot leave my post while I am on shift. You may wait until I get off shift in twenty three years, wait for another visitor to the gate, or follow the fence and hope you can find someone inside to help."
>>416203
The lava is not changing level, it is flowing steadily.
It's not so much as a bazaar below as it is a level plane of rock. The dogs below seem to be milling about collectively without purpose for now.
"I cannot leave my post while I am on shift. You may wait until I get off shift in twenty three years, wait for another visitor to the gate, or follow the fence and hope you can find someone inside to help."
>>416203
The lava is not changing level, it is flowing steadily.
It's not so much as a bazaar below as it is a level plane of rock. The dogs below seem to be milling about collectively without purpose for now.
>>416205
…
"That reminds me. Last time I was dead, I had notified one of the gate guards about the time loop in Reptil that was put in place by Tirekian reapers. Did that message ever get passed along, or did it never go past the gates because the guard couldn't leave his post?"
…
"That reminds me. Last time I was dead, I had notified one of the gate guards about the time loop in Reptil that was put in place by Tirekian reapers. Did that message ever get passed along, or did it never go past the gates because the guard couldn't leave his post?"
>>416207
A battle-scarred diamond dog shrugs. "We've been collecting here, waiting. No one knows where we are, though some say this is the Gravedeep. Though if that is the case, where is the great dog God of gems and death, Rurivan?"
>>416209
"We make custom pieces here. Let me see what you're working with, then maybe I can tell you if we can do anything for you."
A battle-scarred diamond dog shrugs. "We've been collecting here, waiting. No one knows where we are, though some say this is the Gravedeep. Though if that is the case, where is the great dog God of gems and death, Rurivan?"
>>416209
"We make custom pieces here. Let me see what you're working with, then maybe I can tell you if we can do anything for you."
>>416212
"Hm… Too heavy to be hoof-mounted, too small to fire heavy bolts… The draw is modern, but even that's Archie. Are you sure you wouldn't just prefer a hand-cannon?"
>>416213
"That was today, and not yet. There have been no visitors to the gate from the inside."
>>416214
He scoffs. "Do you scorn your own land and traditions? Disregard our great histories and divine pantheon? Perhaps you've defected to the pony faiths? The Gravedeep is the eternal mine of the afterlife watched over by Rurivan, the God of Death and Gemstones. It is said that in the Gravedeep, each dog is separated by quality, like stones, and those that are impure go through purification – cutting like gemstones, and smelting like metals."
"Hm… Too heavy to be hoof-mounted, too small to fire heavy bolts… The draw is modern, but even that's Archie. Are you sure you wouldn't just prefer a hand-cannon?"
>>416213
"That was today, and not yet. There have been no visitors to the gate from the inside."
>>416214
He scoffs. "Do you scorn your own land and traditions? Disregard our great histories and divine pantheon? Perhaps you've defected to the pony faiths? The Gravedeep is the eternal mine of the afterlife watched over by Rurivan, the God of Death and Gemstones. It is said that in the Gravedeep, each dog is separated by quality, like stones, and those that are impure go through purification – cutting like gemstones, and smelting like metals."
>>416215
"If it's possible… I could run the message. Or… were there any who could speak with animals in the garden? Or any animals for that matter, like a bird? Much like speaking with plants, I never got the knack of talking with animals down, but… there has to be at least one, right?"
"If it's possible… I could run the message. Or… were there any who could speak with animals in the garden? Or any animals for that matter, like a bird? Much like speaking with plants, I never got the knack of talking with animals down, but… there has to be at least one, right?"
>>416215
I gulped… purification…
"I… have been an orphan wen I was young so I have no parents to teach me of the ways of our kind. As for pony faith, I view their Gods as… pansies. Though there are some exception, their kind are only good for entertainment and labor if you ask me."
I then look around and exhale hard.
"I am dead then, so this is our afterlife it seems. Not that dull, considering the noise but I do feel…. at home." I grin.
"Whats your name btw soldier?"
I gulped… purification…
"I… have been an orphan wen I was young so I have no parents to teach me of the ways of our kind. As for pony faith, I view their Gods as… pansies. Though there are some exception, their kind are only good for entertainment and labor if you ask me."
I then look around and exhale hard.
"I am dead then, so this is our afterlife it seems. Not that dull, considering the noise but I do feel…. at home." I grin.
"Whats your name btw soldier?"
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.416220
>>416215
"I respect their power, but most are pretty loud and are pretty good about giving away your position. I'm used to being, and staying hidden, and bolts can be reused. Plus, I've used it to launch poisons and bombs and whatever else I could get my hoof on."
"I'd like to stay with a crossbow for now, do you have any suggestions for an older horse like me? I'll be joining a ship crew, if that's any consideration."
Still in the flintlock era, right?
"I respect their power, but most are pretty loud and are pretty good about giving away your position. I'm used to being, and staying hidden, and bolts can be reused. Plus, I've used it to launch poisons and bombs and whatever else I could get my hoof on."
"I'd like to stay with a crossbow for now, do you have any suggestions for an older horse like me? I'll be joining a ship crew, if that's any consideration."
Still in the flintlock era, right?
>>416220
Yes, more or less. Revolvers are burgeoning.
"I could start from scratch… build it up with a steel base to reinforce it. Strong wood… yew, I think. It would have to be bigger, too. It would be heavy to carry, but you could fire huge bolts from it. Ballistae-style. Alternatively, if you don't think you're strong enough to manage it, maybe the opposite. Downsize the bows, but use an exceptionally springy wood. Cherry would do, I think. It's hard, springy, and light. Could make it hoof-mounted. If you're willing to train with it, you might be able to fire akimbo. Alternatively, we could look into some specialized ammunition."
>>416219
"Count Tolstoy of Tula."
>>416218
You wander off and after a while trip into a dry ravine, face first. You can't get hurt, but it is rather inconvenient.
Yes, more or less. Revolvers are burgeoning.
"I could start from scratch… build it up with a steel base to reinforce it. Strong wood… yew, I think. It would have to be bigger, too. It would be heavy to carry, but you could fire huge bolts from it. Ballistae-style. Alternatively, if you don't think you're strong enough to manage it, maybe the opposite. Downsize the bows, but use an exceptionally springy wood. Cherry would do, I think. It's hard, springy, and light. Could make it hoof-mounted. If you're willing to train with it, you might be able to fire akimbo. Alternatively, we could look into some specialized ammunition."
>>416219
"Count Tolstoy of Tula."
>>416218
You wander off and after a while trip into a dry ravine, face first. You can't get hurt, but it is rather inconvenient.
>>416221
Well, fiddlesticks. On the bright side, there isn't any undergrowth in a dry ravine. Down side, can't actually see anyone from down here.
Troubles, troubles. Hmm. Wonder if I can light up my horn to see a bit better? Never did read that book Summer picked up on light spells, but it can't be too hard if a filly of ten can get it to work! '1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
Well, fiddlesticks. On the bright side, there isn't any undergrowth in a dry ravine. Down side, can't actually see anyone from down here.
Troubles, troubles. Hmm. Wonder if I can light up my horn to see a bit better? Never did read that book Summer picked up on light spells, but it can't be too hard if a filly of ten can get it to work! '1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>416227
"Perhaps an hour now, we have been gathering here. We think it is soon because there is a clock."
Most of the other dogs are just milling about and chatting idly as you are.
There is as he says a sort of complex mechanism nearby that seems highly pressurized and is emitting a lot of light through the cracks.
>>416226
No luck, though you do get free without issue.
"Perhaps an hour now, we have been gathering here. We think it is soon because there is a clock."
Most of the other dogs are just milling about and chatting idly as you are.
There is as he says a sort of complex mechanism nearby that seems highly pressurized and is emitting a lot of light through the cracks.
>>416226
No luck, though you do get free without issue.
>>415030
>>415028
>>415026
The reaper attempts to throw off Seekkill. '1d10'
"You likely won't be able to comprehend, but that doesn't matter now. An answer you want, an answer you'll get.
The red button is an emergency station destruction button. Everyone here will be destroyed, and the time cycle will wink out of existence. That includes you. Not good for anyone. It relies on the fact that we Reapers are immortal and will always regenerate at the Great Castle. It was a failsafe in case the controls were captured. This is bad for you. You do not have the capability to regenerate. You will not come back to life. Most notably, the time cycle will have never happened.
The green button is an emergency harvest switch. It will also end the time cycle, but through a synthesis. The cycle will end and you will find yourself back at the start of the day you entered the city, with memories of every cycle. This is preferable but not ideal.
The blue button will also end the time cycle, but allow you to seize control of the exit point for the cycle. Everything that happened will still have happened, but you will likely not remember any of it, and it won't affect you. You would be able to choose if you exited in your proper time or in the current time.
I offer you a much preferable alternative. Let me download a patch to our vessel's systems. I can change the system to continue the cycle, but allow you to keep any memories from here on out with anchors, like we use. You could take advantage of the cycle to your own benefit. When you are prepared to leave, I would allow you to exit the time cycle whenever you wish. This allows our operations to continue and allows you to profit as you please with no consequences. A generous offer, I think."
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>415028
>>415026
The reaper attempts to throw off Seekkill. '1d10'
"You likely won't be able to comprehend, but that doesn't matter now. An answer you want, an answer you'll get.
The red button is an emergency station destruction button. Everyone here will be destroyed, and the time cycle will wink out of existence. That includes you. Not good for anyone. It relies on the fact that we Reapers are immortal and will always regenerate at the Great Castle. It was a failsafe in case the controls were captured. This is bad for you. You do not have the capability to regenerate. You will not come back to life. Most notably, the time cycle will have never happened.
The green button is an emergency harvest switch. It will also end the time cycle, but through a synthesis. The cycle will end and you will find yourself back at the start of the day you entered the city, with memories of every cycle. This is preferable but not ideal.
The blue button will also end the time cycle, but allow you to seize control of the exit point for the cycle. Everything that happened will still have happened, but you will likely not remember any of it, and it won't affect you. You would be able to choose if you exited in your proper time or in the current time.
I offer you a much preferable alternative. Let me download a patch to our vessel's systems. I can change the system to continue the cycle, but allow you to keep any memories from here on out with anchors, like we use. You could take advantage of the cycle to your own benefit. When you are prepared to leave, I would allow you to exit the time cycle whenever you wish. This allows our operations to continue and allows you to profit as you please with no consequences. A generous offer, I think."
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>417625
"These systems are beyond your comprehension. You cannot even begin to conceive how they work. If you believe you have a means of confirming this is true, go ahead, but I calculate the likelihood of this to be less than two percent."
>>417627
Yes, you're inside the part of the vessel with the fireplace.
"These systems are beyond your comprehension. You cannot even begin to conceive how they work. If you believe you have a means of confirming this is true, go ahead, but I calculate the likelihood of this to be less than two percent."
>>417627
Yes, you're inside the part of the vessel with the fireplace.
>>417630
"I am saying you can't understand."
>>417634
"As I recall, I have done nothing to you, while you have caused severe hull damage to our vessel in multiple places, killed two of my colleagues, and disrupted our operations for seemingly no reasons. You are an illogical being. If your imperfection drives you to continue to ruin our operations arbitrarily, press the red button. It will permanently destroy you, but perhaps in the last seconds of your existence, you will feel comforted that you have temporarily disabled our systems."
>>417635
Opposed roll. '1d10'
>>417631
You very loudly clunk down the corridors banging into doors and walls. Finally you kick open the door and find the Reaper and company.
Roll #1 2 = 2
"I am saying you can't understand."
>>417634
"As I recall, I have done nothing to you, while you have caused severe hull damage to our vessel in multiple places, killed two of my colleagues, and disrupted our operations for seemingly no reasons. You are an illogical being. If your imperfection drives you to continue to ruin our operations arbitrarily, press the red button. It will permanently destroy you, but perhaps in the last seconds of your existence, you will feel comforted that you have temporarily disabled our systems."
>>417635
Opposed roll. '1d10'
>>417631
You very loudly clunk down the corridors banging into doors and walls. Finally you kick open the door and find the Reaper and company.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>417649
"The other buttons also would restore you to your natural state. But I would suggest the alternative."
>>417649
>>417652
You don't notice anything suspicious.
>>417651
Movement catches the corner of your eye. The large center window, which has a view of a stormy castle, now has the two Reapers you killed before looking through it.
"The other buttons also would restore you to your natural state. But I would suggest the alternative."
>>417649
>>417652
You don't notice anything suspicious.
>>417651
Movement catches the corner of your eye. The large center window, which has a view of a stormy castle, now has the two Reapers you killed before looking through it.
>>417654
"You are illogical. Explosions travel at eight thousand meters per second. You cannot move at eight thousand meters per second. You will be consumed."
>>417656
You renew your bubble.
The cloaked one touches the glass of the window and it melts away. There's a gust of wind as the vessel equalizes with the castle. The smell and sound of ambient rain now floods the cabin as well.
They do not, however, move to attack just yet, and observe.
"You are illogical. Explosions travel at eight thousand meters per second. You cannot move at eight thousand meters per second. You will be consumed."
>>417656
You renew your bubble.
The cloaked one touches the glass of the window and it melts away. There's a gust of wind as the vessel equalizes with the castle. The smell and sound of ambient rain now floods the cabin as well.
They do not, however, move to attack just yet, and observe.
Spring Water [Doctor] No.417663
>>417661
Okay! Time to finish this shit then! Reach out with my telekinesis and press the Red button!
Roll #1 3 = 3
Okay! Time to finish this shit then! Reach out with my telekinesis and press the Red button!
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>417663
Seeing your horn begin to glow, the Reaper leader closes with you and slashes you.
His unpinned ally makes an unopposed attack against you.
Reap: You no longer have access to Telekinesis. (You still don't have access to Heal.)
Spring Water: 0/5, 2/5
>>417666
You assist them in restraining Spring and stand in front of the buttons, cutting off line of sight for telekinesis.
The Reaper leader nods. "Your exceeding logic and intelligence will be rewarded once this is over with. She is no longer a threat. She does not need to be killed."
Seeing your horn begin to glow, the Reaper leader closes with you and slashes you.
His unpinned ally makes an unopposed attack against you.
Reap: You no longer have access to Telekinesis. (You still don't have access to Heal.)
Spring Water: 0/5, 2/5
>>417666
You assist them in restraining Spring and stand in front of the buttons, cutting off line of sight for telekinesis.
The Reaper leader nods. "Your exceeding logic and intelligence will be rewarded once this is over with. She is no longer a threat. She does not need to be killed."
>>417668
"Oh fuck this shit! You Tirekians are bad for business!"
Rush over and push the red button!
Roll #1 5 = 5
"Oh fuck this shit! You Tirekians are bad for business!"
Rush over and push the red button!
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>417672
The reaper that you had pinned stands up.
"Yes. It is possible. You require an anchor. Which can be easily made. We will provide it for you."
>>417673
>>417671
Spring Water is up.
>>417674
"Your actions are illogical. Do not condemn yourselves to the void."
You take damage from the Reaper Leader and both assistants unopposed. Your protective bubble shatters!
Reap: You no longer have access to Protective Bubble.
Spring Water: 5/5, 3/5
Tela: 4/8, 5/5
>>417678
You stumble, but there's no one opposed to you to take advantage of your opening…
The reaper that you had pinned stands up.
"Yes. It is possible. You require an anchor. Which can be easily made. We will provide it for you."
>>417673
>>417671
Spring Water is up.
>>417674
"Your actions are illogical. Do not condemn yourselves to the void."
You take damage from the Reaper Leader and both assistants unopposed. Your protective bubble shatters!
Reap: You no longer have access to Protective Bubble.
Spring Water: 5/5, 3/5
Tela: 4/8, 5/5
>>417678
You stumble, but there's no one opposed to you to take advantage of your opening…
>>417683
You're not even down. There's no one opposed to you.
>>417680
>>417681
The two of you get slashed to helplessness.
Reap: Summer no longer has access to Telekinesis.
>>417682
"Your actions are illogical. Cease them and you will be spared."
You smash the button and there are a series of terrible explosions. Everything seems to collapse in on itself.
The time cycle has been destroyed, and your death – along with everyone else's, is incredibly painful. But at least it was short.
–
Emrille, Felfire:
The world begins to rip apart. You are faintly reminded of a vague memory of the world seemingly collapsing other times the time loop occurred, but this is nothing like that. Reality utterly rips and warps, and then ceases to exist.
–
Chip, Curry
Your afterlife explorations are suddenly cut short as you disappear from the timeline promptly before it gets shredded, too.
[Pause]
You're not even down. There's no one opposed to you.
>>417680
>>417681
The two of you get slashed to helplessness.
Reap: Summer no longer has access to Telekinesis.
>>417682
"Your actions are illogical. Cease them and you will be spared."
You smash the button and there are a series of terrible explosions. Everything seems to collapse in on itself.
The time cycle has been destroyed, and your death – along with everyone else's, is incredibly painful. But at least it was short.
–
Emrille, Felfire:
The world begins to rip apart. You are faintly reminded of a vague memory of the world seemingly collapsing other times the time loop occurred, but this is nothing like that. Reality utterly rips and warps, and then ceases to exist.
–
Chip, Curry
Your afterlife explorations are suddenly cut short as you disappear from the timeline promptly before it gets shredded, too.
[Pause]
>>417713
The fleet closes in on the port from the sea. Smoke is rising from deeper into the city, but the docks are wide open. There are no other ships here.
Reptil, which you had heard to be a busy city, thriving with citizens has empty streets. No figures are moving about as far as you can see.
On the Pillager's Fancy
Abilio is at the helm. He gives the town a hard stare and shakes his head.
"I've seen this before. It's all burnt out. Must've gone through a raid a couple months before we arrived. We're not going to be able to sell anything here. We may as well keep sailing."
On the Darklantern
Itztli raises a brow and looks at the city from his perch on the railing.
"INTERESTING DIVERGENT REALITY."
The fleet closes in on the port from the sea. Smoke is rising from deeper into the city, but the docks are wide open. There are no other ships here.
Reptil, which you had heard to be a busy city, thriving with citizens has empty streets. No figures are moving about as far as you can see.
On the Pillager's Fancy
Abilio is at the helm. He gives the town a hard stare and shakes his head.
"I've seen this before. It's all burnt out. Must've gone through a raid a couple months before we arrived. We're not going to be able to sell anything here. We may as well keep sailing."
On the Darklantern
Itztli raises a brow and looks at the city from his perch on the railing.
"INTERESTING DIVERGENT REALITY."
>>418124
>>418130
"DIFFERENT POTENTIALITY FOR CHAOS NEARBY FUTURE THAT DID NOT OCCUR."
The only thing you can see moving in the city from out in the bay is smoke rising from deeper in the city. There is no smoke out on the wharf district: it's obviously burned, but it stopped burning a long time ago.
>>418123
"Word takes time to travel with a city like Reptil. Especially given that legitimate merchants will not make port here. Perhaps two months is an overestimation. There are still fires going on, it seems. Could've been two weeks. We could ask the dead, I suppose."
>>418126
"Yes… especially given that we had intended to expand the fleet here and get some support staff to crew the new additions to the fleet."
>>418130
"DIFFERENT POTENTIALITY FOR CHAOS NEARBY FUTURE THAT DID NOT OCCUR."
The only thing you can see moving in the city from out in the bay is smoke rising from deeper in the city. There is no smoke out on the wharf district: it's obviously burned, but it stopped burning a long time ago.
>>418123
"Word takes time to travel with a city like Reptil. Especially given that legitimate merchants will not make port here. Perhaps two months is an overestimation. There are still fires going on, it seems. Could've been two weeks. We could ask the dead, I suppose."
>>418126
"Yes… especially given that we had intended to expand the fleet here and get some support staff to crew the new additions to the fleet."
>>418134
"Yes… we'll convene an officer's moot and have a course in an hour, I'd imagine."
Abilio heads belowdecks, then surfaces a few minutes later with a few other officers, including Terrebonne and Al-Jinn.
>>418135
"AN ADJACENT REALITY IS PARTIALLY UNOBSCURED SOMETHING WAS CHANGED HERE TO CAUSE REPTIL TO BECOME AS IT IS THAT CHANGE COULD BE ALTERED IF ENOUGH CHAOTIC POTENTIAL WAS BUILT UP."
"Yes… we'll convene an officer's moot and have a course in an hour, I'd imagine."
Abilio heads belowdecks, then surfaces a few minutes later with a few other officers, including Terrebonne and Al-Jinn.
>>418135
"AN ADJACENT REALITY IS PARTIALLY UNOBSCURED SOMETHING WAS CHANGED HERE TO CAUSE REPTIL TO BECOME AS IT IS THAT CHANGE COULD BE ALTERED IF ENOUGH CHAOTIC POTENTIAL WAS BUILT UP."
>>418142
Abilio and the other officers cross over to the Darklantern and head to the commodore's office.
>>418143
Dolly Doldrums is nearby and remarks, "Well, they had a good market last time I came. Plenty of anti-thieving traps, but that don't help much if you just smash and grab. I bet they wanted the loot."
>>418145
"Nating yet. Abilio jus' ask me ta come ta talk ta Smitts wit him 'n tha udders."
Abilio and the other officers cross over to the Darklantern and head to the commodore's office.
>>418143
Dolly Doldrums is nearby and remarks, "Well, they had a good market last time I came. Plenty of anti-thieving traps, but that don't help much if you just smash and grab. I bet they wanted the loot."
>>418145
"Nating yet. Abilio jus' ask me ta come ta talk ta Smitts wit him 'n tha udders."
>>418147
"Bah. ingrates the lot of them. No decency on what target to loot and what not too. Looting Reptil? Where will the other pirates looking for a good time go now? Bah…" I just sat at the deck furious.
>>418152
"Explore the city? Well if the commodore wants an exploration party to go there I will but I am no scavenger so I dont want to rummage the burnt area's to look for some scrap metal or anything."I just closed my arms
"Bah. ingrates the lot of them. No decency on what target to loot and what not too. Looting Reptil? Where will the other pirates looking for a good time go now? Bah…" I just sat at the deck furious.
>>418152
"Explore the city? Well if the commodore wants an exploration party to go there I will but I am no scavenger so I dont want to rummage the burnt area's to look for some scrap metal or anything."I just closed my arms
>>418154
"MIRACLES CAN OFTEN BE TRACED BACK TO MAGNETS HOW DO THEY WORK IT IS A MYSTERY I CAN FEEL A LARGE MAGNETIC LODESTONE IN TOWN FIND IT AND THAT WILL BE SUFFICIENT."
>>418151
>>418156
The officer's moot has filled the commodore's cabin, with Smitts presiding at his desk.
"Most unfortunate that it's burned out… we're heavy right now, too many cities looted without selling… Topaz, how are we on the mint?"
"Well, we've got gold, which means we can make doubloons. On schedule, production-wise. Our other stocks are suffering, though."
Umlock growls something unintelligible and Sunnyskies translates:
"Gold is heavy, booze is not. And we're running low on rum and food."
Smitts considers it. "It's true, we normally just buy food. No point hauling it during a raid. And are there nearby cities within range?"
Al-Jinn speaks: "It would have to be something in the southern seas… Dust or Dixie."
Rusty Wrench shakes his head. "No, no."
Flux adds, "Dixie. There's no food in Dust."
Mellow Marsh responds, "Dust! They'll hang us in Dixie."
A jenny none of you is familiar with sighs, "So we're dead either way."
Smitts puts a hoof against his forehead. "I thought the point of the suggestions was to only list places where they wouldn't be inclined to attack us. Now… there's still the Aquamarine City."
"Do you think they'd let us land?"
"They let everyone land. It'll be LEAVING that's the trouble."
No one seems satisfied.
>>418158
A nearby menial remarks, "They're probably all looted out, but you could look around. We've got an hour"
"MIRACLES CAN OFTEN BE TRACED BACK TO MAGNETS HOW DO THEY WORK IT IS A MYSTERY I CAN FEEL A LARGE MAGNETIC LODESTONE IN TOWN FIND IT AND THAT WILL BE SUFFICIENT."
>>418151
>>418156
The officer's moot has filled the commodore's cabin, with Smitts presiding at his desk.
"Most unfortunate that it's burned out… we're heavy right now, too many cities looted without selling… Topaz, how are we on the mint?"
"Well, we've got gold, which means we can make doubloons. On schedule, production-wise. Our other stocks are suffering, though."
Umlock growls something unintelligible and Sunnyskies translates:
"Gold is heavy, booze is not. And we're running low on rum and food."
Smitts considers it. "It's true, we normally just buy food. No point hauling it during a raid. And are there nearby cities within range?"
Al-Jinn speaks: "It would have to be something in the southern seas… Dust or Dixie."
Rusty Wrench shakes his head. "No, no."
Flux adds, "Dixie. There's no food in Dust."
Mellow Marsh responds, "Dust! They'll hang us in Dixie."
A jenny none of you is familiar with sighs, "So we're dead either way."
Smitts puts a hoof against his forehead. "I thought the point of the suggestions was to only list places where they wouldn't be inclined to attack us. Now… there's still the Aquamarine City."
"Do you think they'd let us land?"
"They let everyone land. It'll be LEAVING that's the trouble."
No one seems satisfied.
>>418158
A nearby menial remarks, "They're probably all looted out, but you could look around. We've got an hour"
>>418166
>>418167
"Dixie has a pleasant climate and has more than enough money, but they're very concerned with honor, and they won't like pirates. Well, correction: they won't mind pirates as long as we act polite. It's their way. I don't know if the fleet can handle polite."
Abilio adds, "The Aquamarine City is ruled by Discordians. They tend to be a little… unpredictable."
>>418164
Face is lounging about on the deck.
"What's up, wingpony?"
>>418165
He shrugs. "Lemme see if he wants to hear it. What'd you say yer name was?"
>>418167
"Dixie has a pleasant climate and has more than enough money, but they're very concerned with honor, and they won't like pirates. Well, correction: they won't mind pirates as long as we act polite. It's their way. I don't know if the fleet can handle polite."
Abilio adds, "The Aquamarine City is ruled by Discordians. They tend to be a little… unpredictable."
>>418164
Face is lounging about on the deck.
"What's up, wingpony?"
>>418165
He shrugs. "Lemme see if he wants to hear it. What'd you say yer name was?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.418177
>>418170
"Fuck that, that's easy then. Tell the crew members who would stir shit that they'll get shot up if they cause trouble, so stay on the ships if they can't behave, and send out the more polite and diplomatic ones to trade and shit."
Point a wing at LH.
"Simple, isn't it? If they don't like being stranded here, then bring them rum or someshit so they can entertain themselves on the ships, and still not cause trouble in town while we conduct business."
"Fuck that, that's easy then. Tell the crew members who would stir shit that they'll get shot up if they cause trouble, so stay on the ships if they can't behave, and send out the more polite and diplomatic ones to trade and shit."
Point a wing at LH.
"Simple, isn't it? If they don't like being stranded here, then bring them rum or someshit so they can entertain themselves on the ships, and still not cause trouble in town while we conduct business."
>>418172
"Yeah, sure. I'm not too worried. They'll bounce back. Not the first time Reptil's been hit. So what? We wait."
>>418173
"Alright. Lemme check it out."
>>418174
Everything in the wharf district is coated in ash. Nothing shiny really stands out – though you do see broken glass catching the sun in a few places. You could try flying past the smoke into the inner city, if you like.
>>418176
>>418173
>>418177
A bruiser-pony opens the door and hollers in, "Smitts, a 'Tony' to see you. Says he's got… something you want to hear or somethin'?"
Smitts just waves him in.
Looks like Tony's clear for entry.
>>418175
Better sneak in with your hard-to-be-noticed skills before they shut that door again!
"Yeah, sure. I'm not too worried. They'll bounce back. Not the first time Reptil's been hit. So what? We wait."
>>418173
"Alright. Lemme check it out."
>>418174
Everything in the wharf district is coated in ash. Nothing shiny really stands out – though you do see broken glass catching the sun in a few places. You could try flying past the smoke into the inner city, if you like.
>>418176
>>418173
>>418177
A bruiser-pony opens the door and hollers in, "Smitts, a 'Tony' to see you. Says he's got… something you want to hear or somethin'?"
Smitts just waves him in.
Looks like Tony's clear for entry.
>>418175
Better sneak in with your hard-to-be-noticed skills before they shut that door again!
>>418178
Walk in.
"Hello there." I say to the assembled officer corps.
"I just figured all of you would like to know that reality has been torn asunder around here. and that if we still would like to visit Reptil, Itztli could take care of it. Restoring it back to…whatever it was."
Walk in.
"Hello there." I say to the assembled officer corps.
"I just figured all of you would like to know that reality has been torn asunder around here. and that if we still would like to visit Reptil, Itztli could take care of it. Restoring it back to…whatever it was."
>>418179
Looks like you slip in undetected.
>>418183
Most of the officers look confused.
Smitts clarifies: "His Discordian friend. The rabbit. Restocking here does sound ideal. What's the catch?"
>>418181
As you burst through the smoke cover, you find a part of the city still living. The relatively small government district is intact and heavily barricaded. A few survivors patrol, heavily armed.
>>418180
"A… guard or something? I dunno. Not like you can just look at a corpse and say, 'That right there is a captain' or something, can you? Well, normally you could, but they probably got their armor and stuff torn off by looters…"
Looks like you slip in undetected.
>>418183
Most of the officers look confused.
Smitts clarifies: "His Discordian friend. The rabbit. Restocking here does sound ideal. What's the catch?"
>>418181
As you burst through the smoke cover, you find a part of the city still living. The relatively small government district is intact and heavily barricaded. A few survivors patrol, heavily armed.
>>418180
"A… guard or something? I dunno. Not like you can just look at a corpse and say, 'That right there is a captain' or something, can you? Well, normally you could, but they probably got their armor and stuff torn off by looters…"
>>418196
"As I recall, Reptil has a council that governs it. Try the administrative district, in the heart of town. Big city hall. Pillars and stuff.
Guard posts… I'm not sure there were formal ones. It was kind of one of those 'everybody here can take care of themselves' kind of places… patrolling guards sometimes, but… oh right! The lighthouse! There would have been guards there. Up on the hill overlooking the town."
>>418198
Both final and official. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LnZ7DC4Y0Z5CkqaJN7bYi2PzIIs86YPgkSHFbu5eQko/edit#heading=h.om5533nscejv
>>418200
They have gone to an officer's meeting on the Darklantern in the commodore's cabin.
>>418202
"Well, let's not waste time if this is a bust. Try to get it back within the hour so we don't waste any time if he can't come through on this. Discordians aren't traditionally reliable. You're dismissed, Miss Heart. Take whoever you see fit."
"As I recall, Reptil has a council that governs it. Try the administrative district, in the heart of town. Big city hall. Pillars and stuff.
Guard posts… I'm not sure there were formal ones. It was kind of one of those 'everybody here can take care of themselves' kind of places… patrolling guards sometimes, but… oh right! The lighthouse! There would have been guards there. Up on the hill overlooking the town."
>>418198
Both final and official. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LnZ7DC4Y0Z5CkqaJN7bYi2PzIIs86YPgkSHFbu5eQko/edit#heading=h.om5533nscejv
>>418200
They have gone to an officer's meeting on the Darklantern in the commodore's cabin.
>>418202
"Well, let's not waste time if this is a bust. Try to get it back within the hour so we don't waste any time if he can't come through on this. Discordians aren't traditionally reliable. You're dismissed, Miss Heart. Take whoever you see fit."
>>418209
He shrugs. "No mares out there. Maybe you can pay me back some other time. And DON'T bring back a corpse and offer to animate it, wingpony."
>>418208
A steady flow of officers are leaving. Sunnyskies stops when he sees you at the door. "You need something, private?"
>>418210
He shrugs. "IT'S ALL THE SAME TO ME I WILL COME IF YOU WISH."
He shrugs. "No mares out there. Maybe you can pay me back some other time. And DON'T bring back a corpse and offer to animate it, wingpony."
>>418208
A steady flow of officers are leaving. Sunnyskies stops when he sees you at the door. "You need something, private?"
>>418210
He shrugs. "IT'S ALL THE SAME TO ME I WILL COME IF YOU WISH."
>>418213
Looks like Light Heart is putting together some kind of team on the Darklantern.
>>418214
He nods. "Maybe we oughtta tell Smitts."
He takes you back inside the cabin, "Commodore, one of our advance scouts spotted survivors deep inside the city. Could be trouble."
Smitts sighs. "We'll loot them if this rabbit thing doesn't pan out."
>>418216
"Light Heart probably wants to see you."
>>418217
He does, with a single gargantuan leap, land on your shoulder.
Looks like Light Heart is putting together some kind of team on the Darklantern.
>>418214
He nods. "Maybe we oughtta tell Smitts."
He takes you back inside the cabin, "Commodore, one of our advance scouts spotted survivors deep inside the city. Could be trouble."
Smitts sighs. "We'll loot them if this rabbit thing doesn't pan out."
>>418216
"Light Heart probably wants to see you."
>>418217
He does, with a single gargantuan leap, land on your shoulder.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.418265
>>418264
"Like a rock, I believe. Metals tend to get stuck to magnetic surfaces."
Start looking around the many stores here
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Like a rock, I believe. Metals tend to get stuck to magnetic surfaces."
Start looking around the many stores here
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>418258
This shop is totally collapsed. You spend some time clearing out rubble and can't find anything magnetic.
>>418259
This one is full of rocks! But it's all cheap metal like highly impure tin.
>>418262
You stick your head in a shop and find it's full of skeletons. You pick through them a bit and find nothing.
>>418266
No luck in this shop, though there is a relatively fresh corpse. Might be good for eating.
>>418265
>>418263
You both head into a shop. This one is full of mostly-wrecked gadgets. Heading into the back room, you find a ram skeleton slumped over a big hunk of rock.
Immediately your weapons are jerked from their sheathes and attach themselves to the rock.
This shop is totally collapsed. You spend some time clearing out rubble and can't find anything magnetic.
>>418259
This one is full of rocks! But it's all cheap metal like highly impure tin.
>>418262
You stick your head in a shop and find it's full of skeletons. You pick through them a bit and find nothing.
>>418266
No luck in this shop, though there is a relatively fresh corpse. Might be good for eating.
>>418265
>>418263
You both head into a shop. This one is full of mostly-wrecked gadgets. Heading into the back room, you find a ram skeleton slumped over a big hunk of rock.
Immediately your weapons are jerked from their sheathes and attach themselves to the rock.
>>418272
>>418271
"THERE IS A STRONG MAGNETIC PRESENCE IN THIS LODESTONE IT IS LIKELY COMPOSED OF RELATIVELY PURE MAGNETITE ORE THIS WILL BE SUFFICIENT A WORD OF WARNING THIS PROCESS IS IRREVERSIBLE ARE YOU PREPARED?"
>>418277
You find the rest of the group!
You also remember that tin is not attracted to magnets.
>>418271
"THERE IS A STRONG MAGNETIC PRESENCE IN THIS LODESTONE IT IS LIKELY COMPOSED OF RELATIVELY PURE MAGNETITE ORE THIS WILL BE SUFFICIENT A WORD OF WARNING THIS PROCESS IS IRREVERSIBLE ARE YOU PREPARED?"
>>418277
You find the rest of the group!
You also remember that tin is not attracted to magnets.
>>418291
>>418290
>>418286
>>418285
>>418294
"VERY WELL THOSE WITH FURTHER OBJECTIONS SHOULD EVACUATE THIS PLANE OF REALITY."
Everything… sort of falls apart… [See next post]
>>418297
>>418299
As it approaches the Administrative District it is shot out of the sky by the heavily-armed survivors under the command of the Lord-Protector.
>>418290
>>418286
>>418285
>>418294
"VERY WELL THOSE WITH FURTHER OBJECTIONS SHOULD EVACUATE THIS PLANE OF REALITY."
Everything… sort of falls apart… [See next post]
>>418297
>>418299
As it approaches the Administrative District it is shot out of the sky by the heavily-armed survivors under the command of the Lord-Protector.
>>418315
"Stein."
Rosemary and Skylight look just as confused as you are. Wark isn't as concerned with reality and just goes about looking at the gear.
"Nonna this stuff is blades. You make weapons?"
"Mostly trinkets and repairs."
>>418317
>>418318
There aren't any weapons at all except one strapped to the ceiling. It's an incredibly beautiful sword.
>>418319
The port is now busier. Not completely full, but certainly active and alive.
>>418320
Mostly odd trinkets and gadgets.
"Stein."
Rosemary and Skylight look just as confused as you are. Wark isn't as concerned with reality and just goes about looking at the gear.
"Nonna this stuff is blades. You make weapons?"
"Mostly trinkets and repairs."
>>418317
>>418318
There aren't any weapons at all except one strapped to the ceiling. It's an incredibly beautiful sword.
>>418319
The port is now busier. Not completely full, but certainly active and alive.
>>418320
Mostly odd trinkets and gadgets.
>>418316
He nods, but doesn't say anything.
>>418325
>>418330
"Not for sale, I'm afraid, mein fräulein. I'm using it for research. Have you been keeping up on ze literature? Very interesting research on magnetism…"
>>418326
Most of these gadgets look like they're used for stuff like that, but you can't figure out what does what.
>>418328
I believe he said it used magnets.
>>418331
You see a beggar on the streets who seems to have gathered a reasonable amount of bits.
He nods, but doesn't say anything.
>>418325
>>418330
"Not for sale, I'm afraid, mein fräulein. I'm using it for research. Have you been keeping up on ze literature? Very interesting research on magnetism…"
>>418326
Most of these gadgets look like they're used for stuff like that, but you can't figure out what does what.
>>418328
I believe he said it used magnets.
>>418331
You see a beggar on the streets who seems to have gathered a reasonable amount of bits.
>>418334
"Ah shit… Nevermind then…"
Leave the shop and look around outside
Is everything really back to normal condition?
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Ah shit… Nevermind then…"
Leave the shop and look around outside
Is everything really back to normal condition?
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>418335
"I could make someting."
>>418336
You do so.
"I WILL REPORT SUCCESS TO THE COMMODORE."
>>418338
"Yes, but I haff been from home a lonk time, mein fräulein."
>>418339
You trip and fall face-first into his lap.
"Ah… thank you for your generosity, but please, I can't eat with 'that' kind of donation."
>>418340
Sort of. As you exit the shop, you notice a nicely-dressed pegasus wheeling some sort of extremely foreign two-wheeled machine up to the door of the shop.
>>418342
It's bustling with life.
"I could make someting."
>>418336
You do so.
"I WILL REPORT SUCCESS TO THE COMMODORE."
>>418338
"Yes, but I haff been from home a lonk time, mein fräulein."
>>418339
You trip and fall face-first into his lap.
"Ah… thank you for your generosity, but please, I can't eat with 'that' kind of donation."
>>418340
Sort of. As you exit the shop, you notice a nicely-dressed pegasus wheeling some sort of extremely foreign two-wheeled machine up to the door of the shop.
>>418342
It's bustling with life.
>>418349
"Not long. My research requires me to find new leylines – I vill be packing up shortly and moving from here soon, too."
>>418351
You head into the red light district. It is large and varied. Where to first?
>>418354
Perhaps. We will see what he has to say.
>>418353
"A scope, you vant? Or sometink else? Maybe a stabilizer…"
>>418355
You take a few bits. You have eight now.
"Not long. My research requires me to find new leylines – I vill be packing up shortly and moving from here soon, too."
>>418351
You head into the red light district. It is large and varied. Where to first?
>>418354
Perhaps. We will see what he has to say.
>>418353
"A scope, you vant? Or sometink else? Maybe a stabilizer…"
>>418355
You take a few bits. You have eight now.
>>418363
"Oh? Are you soliciting me, mein fräulein?"
>>418361
He opens the door and welcomes you in without a word.
>>418367
>>418366
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWO5Ai_a80M
This place is packed. There's musical entertainment, and a big, circular bar at the center. Ponies are dancing, but most are sitting at tables, carrying on conversations. It looks like it's full of mercenaries and smugglers.
>>418365
The pegasus gives you a distant look.
"It's for travel. To get around quickly."
>>418362
"I can make zem cheap, but I am a little busy at ze moment."
>>418364
There are high class joints that don't have windows, and low class locations that have mares rubbing their bits against the window. The further you get down 7th Avenue – the main street of the red light district – the more arcane the shops get. Far in the back, there are odd fetishistic whorehouses and mindreading establishments. More than a few that are strip joints that profit primarily off sales of soporific alcohol and mind-numbing drugs.
"Oh? Are you soliciting me, mein fräulein?"
>>418361
He opens the door and welcomes you in without a word.
>>418367
>>418366
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWO5Ai_a80M
This place is packed. There's musical entertainment, and a big, circular bar at the center. Ponies are dancing, but most are sitting at tables, carrying on conversations. It looks like it's full of mercenaries and smugglers.
>>418365
The pegasus gives you a distant look.
"It's for travel. To get around quickly."
>>418362
"I can make zem cheap, but I am a little busy at ze moment."
>>418364
There are high class joints that don't have windows, and low class locations that have mares rubbing their bits against the window. The further you get down 7th Avenue – the main street of the red light district – the more arcane the shops get. Far in the back, there are odd fetishistic whorehouses and mindreading establishments. More than a few that are strip joints that profit primarily off sales of soporific alcohol and mind-numbing drugs.
>>418372
>>418377
He chuckles, "Perhaps. I am getting a little bit old, it vouldn't hurt to have zomeone to stay vith."
>>418373
You blink, and you're staring at yourself.
Felfire remarks, "I actually was just speaking with Him. Very interesting. But it makes sense based on what I've always studied. You do know about the delicate balance of life and death – how it's important order of entropy be maintained and how you can't just go resurrecting everyone?"
>>418375
A very passive nod, and a slight smile. "Something like that."
>>418376
Catalan Winebeer. Goes down smooth and rough at the same time.
>>418377
He chuckles, "Perhaps. I am getting a little bit old, it vouldn't hurt to have zomeone to stay vith."
>>418373
You blink, and you're staring at yourself.
Felfire remarks, "I actually was just speaking with Him. Very interesting. But it makes sense based on what I've always studied. You do know about the delicate balance of life and death – how it's important order of entropy be maintained and how you can't just go resurrecting everyone?"
>>418375
A very passive nod, and a slight smile. "Something like that."
>>418376
Catalan Winebeer. Goes down smooth and rough at the same time.
>>418378
"That's really neat…"
Look at it, how does it work?
"So… why aren't you using it?"
Roll #1 10 = 10
"That's really neat…"
Look at it, how does it work?
"So… why aren't you using it?"
Roll #1 10 = 10
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>>418379
You can't even begin to fathom how it works. It is so abruptly alien – so utterly foreign and unlike anything you've ever seen – that you have no idea where to begin. It has a bunch of pipes and some sort of big block… the most you can figure out are the wheels, handles, and seat. And a sort of… lantern on front?
"Something is wrong with the engine."
What the fuck is an engine? You've never even heard that word.
>>418380
"Quite the opposite. It would seem that there was a balance. Grogar's design is truly magnificent, isn't it? Like a perfect tapestry that can never be despoiled. He gave me a vision of it once… but it was too much. Perhaps one day."
>>418381
>>418382
"Alright, then."
He starts packing.
>>418384
Lower class it is! You kick in the first door you see and demand some hot action.
The madam just shrugs. Guess she's seen this before. "Got any preferences, honey?"
She lines up a few mares. All the colors of the rainbow!
>>418385
>>418383
These vibes are a little TOO good. You're getting wasted fast.
Fucking Catalans.
You can't even begin to fathom how it works. It is so abruptly alien – so utterly foreign and unlike anything you've ever seen – that you have no idea where to begin. It has a bunch of pipes and some sort of big block… the most you can figure out are the wheels, handles, and seat. And a sort of… lantern on front?
"Something is wrong with the engine."
What the fuck is an engine? You've never even heard that word.
>>418380
"Quite the opposite. It would seem that there was a balance. Grogar's design is truly magnificent, isn't it? Like a perfect tapestry that can never be despoiled. He gave me a vision of it once… but it was too much. Perhaps one day."
>>418381
>>418382
"Alright, then."
He starts packing.
>>418384
Lower class it is! You kick in the first door you see and demand some hot action.
The madam just shrugs. Guess she's seen this before. "Got any preferences, honey?"
She lines up a few mares. All the colors of the rainbow!
>>418385
>>418383
These vibes are a little TOO good. You're getting wasted fast.
Fucking Catalans.
>>418387
"The part that makes it go."
>>418389
Purple is a color of the rainbow, yes.
She has a red mane and blue eyes. Her cutie mark is something related to flowers.
>>418390
"Probably. I think he was working on the cargo manifest. Maybe he could use a hand? Or did you have something else in mind?"
>>418391
Pretty hot. Almost suspiciously hot. Wait, no, you're drunk. Hot mares in a bar makes sense.
>>418392
"Yes, yes."
He waves at you distantly as he lugs out a bug trunk.
…You think you may have acquired soot during that conversation without even touching him.
"The part that makes it go."
>>418389
Purple is a color of the rainbow, yes.
She has a red mane and blue eyes. Her cutie mark is something related to flowers.
>>418390
"Probably. I think he was working on the cargo manifest. Maybe he could use a hand? Or did you have something else in mind?"
>>418391
Pretty hot. Almost suspiciously hot. Wait, no, you're drunk. Hot mares in a bar makes sense.
>>418392
"Yes, yes."
He waves at you distantly as he lugs out a bug trunk.
…You think you may have acquired soot during that conversation without even touching him.
>>418395
"If it's important, I'm sure he'll listen. The Fullmaster is a good stallion."
>>418397
"Yeah… so how do you like it, big guy?"
>>418398
Outside, there's a nicely-dressed pegasus in a button up shirt and jacket, wearing a hat and goggles. The pegasus speaking with Tela and propping up a monstrous mechanical device.
"If it's important, I'm sure he'll listen. The Fullmaster is a good stallion."
>>418397
"Yeah… so how do you like it, big guy?"
>>418398
Outside, there's a nicely-dressed pegasus in a button up shirt and jacket, wearing a hat and goggles. The pegasus speaking with Tela and propping up a monstrous mechanical device.
>>418408
"I gotta work."
>>418409
There's an old mare behind the counter. No merchandise for viewing in this shop, it's all back there with her. Probably safety or some bullshit.
>>418412
"Oh, yes. Let's just–"
The Madam stops you. "Just need to see some money first, sir – so we know you can pay at the end. We get a lot of desperate types in here, and you don't want us to lump you in with them, right?"
>>418413
He stands up and stretches a bit. "Well, it would be a good break. This is getting dreadfully tiresome. Let's go, then."
A portal to Tartarus rips open before you.
>>418410
>>418414
The pegasus shrugs. "Everyone said this Stein was the one to ask about strange stuff. I don't think it's particularly strange, though."
"I gotta work."
>>418409
There's an old mare behind the counter. No merchandise for viewing in this shop, it's all back there with her. Probably safety or some bullshit.
>>418412
"Oh, yes. Let's just–"
The Madam stops you. "Just need to see some money first, sir – so we know you can pay at the end. We get a lot of desperate types in here, and you don't want us to lump you in with them, right?"
>>418413
He stands up and stretches a bit. "Well, it would be a good break. This is getting dreadfully tiresome. Let's go, then."
A portal to Tartarus rips open before you.
>>418410
>>418414
The pegasus shrugs. "Everyone said this Stein was the one to ask about strange stuff. I don't think it's particularly strange, though."
>>418416
>>418417
"Ohohohoho… they can do shit you dont know. I mean this one time at the ships workshop….. "
My mouth hang agape.
"………. Ah yes, they are entertaining trust me."
>>418418
I just scratch my head.
"Look I dont know how to,…
>>418419
"Aaaaww come on baby. But alright."
>>418418
I then turn back to Seekkill.
"Look dont mind that. What do you want to do then?"
>>418417
"Ohohohoho… they can do shit you dont know. I mean this one time at the ships workshop….. "
My mouth hang agape.
"………. Ah yes, they are entertaining trust me."
>>418418
I just scratch my head.
"Look I dont know how to,…
>>418419
"Aaaaww come on baby. But alright."
>>418418
I then turn back to Seekkill.
"Look dont mind that. What do you want to do then?"
>>418420
"Look, I told the last one of your little friends, I can't brew 'destroy the world' potions."
>>418422
"Onik."
>>418423
"At least your studies are progressing in a productive direction."
The walk is actually quite long this time…
>>418424
Onik shrugs. "It's not that odd where I'm from."
>>418425
"That will do, sir."
"Look, I told the last one of your little friends, I can't brew 'destroy the world' potions."
>>418422
"Onik."
>>418423
"At least your studies are progressing in a productive direction."
The walk is actually quite long this time…
>>418424
Onik shrugs. "It's not that odd where I'm from."
>>418425
"That will do, sir."
>>418428
"–Just head into the back room…"
>>418429
"It can be done, but it is expensive. I don't think you can afford it on your allowance. I could make a cheaper one for you, though."
>>418431
"Oh? Yes, that's what I intended."
>>418433
"The Land of Clipped Wings."
>>418434
"Mhmm… Sounds like Blacktongue Cult affairs. Do be careful. Remember your limits."
"–Just head into the back room…"
>>418429
"It can be done, but it is expensive. I don't think you can afford it on your allowance. I could make a cheaper one for you, though."
>>418431
"Oh? Yes, that's what I intended."
>>418433
"The Land of Clipped Wings."
>>418434
"Mhmm… Sounds like Blacktongue Cult affairs. Do be careful. Remember your limits."
>>418437
"Right this way~"
She leads you off to the back room. It's dark in here, lit by just a few candles. Perfume is thick in the air. There's a king-size bed in this room.
>>418438
>>418440
"A place I left, and I don't plan to return to…"
Another distant look.
>>418439
"Nothing like that, but perhaps… Well, there is one thing a filly like you could handle for me. Do you think you can deliver an alchemical component for me?"
>>418441
>>418443
You head out the back door as the mare recommended. This cantina is apparently connected directly to a brothel. Interesting. You come out in the back of the brothel, but there's a door up front that leads out into the rest of the red light district, or you could see the mares here.
>>418442
"Good, good. Patience is a chronically underrated virtue."
"Right this way~"
She leads you off to the back room. It's dark in here, lit by just a few candles. Perfume is thick in the air. There's a king-size bed in this room.
>>418438
>>418440
"A place I left, and I don't plan to return to…"
Another distant look.
>>418439
"Nothing like that, but perhaps… Well, there is one thing a filly like you could handle for me. Do you think you can deliver an alchemical component for me?"
>>418441
>>418443
You head out the back door as the mare recommended. This cantina is apparently connected directly to a brothel. Interesting. You come out in the back of the brothel, but there's a door up front that leads out into the rest of the red light district, or you could see the mares here.
>>418442
"Good, good. Patience is a chronically underrated virtue."
>>418465
This place is full of mostly pegasi and unicorns buzzing about, crowding around clients. Idle chatter filled the room… flirts and teases. Stallions and mares are being led off to rooms downstairs. It doesn't take long for a pack of pegasi to take notice of the two of you and flutter over.
"Hey boys… looking for action?"
>>418468
Onik nods.
"Yes… a traveler."
>>418469
Finally you arrive at the other side.
"Good. Don't forget. Perhaps you've matured a little already since boarding the fleet."
>>418472
"If I returned to where I had been before, I wouldn't have enough time to see the entire world. And besides…"
A distant look, then nothing else.
>>418473
"I just need some troll fat delivered to a client before it spoils. It's a showroom over in the entertainment district."
>>418482
I don't know who Snacks is.
This place is full of mostly pegasi and unicorns buzzing about, crowding around clients. Idle chatter filled the room… flirts and teases. Stallions and mares are being led off to rooms downstairs. It doesn't take long for a pack of pegasi to take notice of the two of you and flutter over.
"Hey boys… looking for action?"
>>418468
Onik nods.
"Yes… a traveler."
>>418469
Finally you arrive at the other side.
"Good. Don't forget. Perhaps you've matured a little already since boarding the fleet."
>>418472
"If I returned to where I had been before, I wouldn't have enough time to see the entire world. And besides…"
A distant look, then nothing else.
>>418473
"I just need some troll fat delivered to a client before it spoils. It's a showroom over in the entertainment district."
>>418482
I don't know who Snacks is.
>>418466
She teases you as you enter, holding up a saddle.
"Which one of us is gonna wear this?"
>>418490
"Look for Showroom K in the entertainment district."
She passes you a package. "And be quick or it will spoil!"
>>418496
Onik smiles. "It doesn't matter."
>>418491
Pretty much flattened. You've exited into ruins. It looks like most of the lower class district is still standing.
The mansion was outside the city in the Blackwood Bog.
>>418488
"I'm afraid I'm not leaving until tomorrow."
>>418487
"Do you wanna make love, sweetie?"
"I bet he wants it rough. He looks like a tough guy."
>>418482
There seems to be no matron, oddly. Weird. Where could she be?
She teases you as you enter, holding up a saddle.
"Which one of us is gonna wear this?"
>>418490
"Look for Showroom K in the entertainment district."
She passes you a package. "And be quick or it will spoil!"
>>418496
Onik smiles. "It doesn't matter."
>>418491
Pretty much flattened. You've exited into ruins. It looks like most of the lower class district is still standing.
The mansion was outside the city in the Blackwood Bog.
>>418488
"I'm afraid I'm not leaving until tomorrow."
>>418487
"Do you wanna make love, sweetie?"
"I bet he wants it rough. He looks like a tough guy."
>>418482
There seems to be no matron, oddly. Weird. Where could she be?
>>418500
I scrunch
"Fine then, be a dick and don't tell me."
Ugh, I'm outta here. Let's look around town… are there markets here?
Roll #1 2 = 2
I scrunch
"Fine then, be a dick and don't tell me."
Ugh, I'm outta here. Let's look around town… are there markets here?
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>418501
It seems he is accompanying you for this outing. It'll be like Batman and Robin and Robin's shadow.
You head out of the desecrated walls and into the bog.
"It's not often we come upon the ruins of a city that we've raided. It's not pleasant to look at, but Stonebriar was a decadent nest of repugnance, and a continual trouble. The world is a better place without it."
>>418502
You wander around for a bit and wind up at a playground.
>>418503
One of them sneaks up on you from behind and starts massaging your shoulders and nipping at your ears. "Just say you want us…~"
>>418506
Onik shrugs. "Alright. For now at least. So the ship you have – does it have a name or description?"
>>418507
She wiggles into it. "Alright. I'm guessing you want to take the lead, then…"
>>418512
Markets everywhere. There's a market district, too, but no one pays too much attention to zoning.
It seems he is accompanying you for this outing. It'll be like Batman and Robin and Robin's shadow.
You head out of the desecrated walls and into the bog.
"It's not often we come upon the ruins of a city that we've raided. It's not pleasant to look at, but Stonebriar was a decadent nest of repugnance, and a continual trouble. The world is a better place without it."
>>418502
You wander around for a bit and wind up at a playground.
>>418503
One of them sneaks up on you from behind and starts massaging your shoulders and nipping at your ears. "Just say you want us…~"
>>418506
Onik shrugs. "Alright. For now at least. So the ship you have – does it have a name or description?"
>>418507
She wiggles into it. "Alright. I'm guessing you want to take the lead, then…"
>>418512
Markets everywhere. There's a market district, too, but no one pays too much attention to zoning.
>>418504
One of them rubs against you.
"We can show you how.~"
>>418558
"You mean Blackwood family of Blackwood Bog." He corrects.
>>418560
Onik shrugs. "I plan to look around a bit today and tomorrow before we leave."
Won't follow you around unless you Command.
>>418562
She is pretty young… in fact… Was she that young before? Wow, this alcohol is REALLY playing tricks on your mind.
You need to remember to lay off the Catalan drinks. Or maybe drink more of them.
One of them rubs against you.
"We can show you how.~"
>>418558
"You mean Blackwood family of Blackwood Bog." He corrects.
>>418560
Onik shrugs. "I plan to look around a bit today and tomorrow before we leave."
Won't follow you around unless you Command.
>>418562
She is pretty young… in fact… Was she that young before? Wow, this alcohol is REALLY playing tricks on your mind.
You need to remember to lay off the Catalan drinks. Or maybe drink more of them.
>>418555
Nice and chaotic.
What are some of the most repulsive things they sell here? Slaves?
Roll #1 8 = 8
Nice and chaotic.
What are some of the most repulsive things they sell here? Slaves?
Roll #1 8 = 8
Light Heart [Warlord] No.418574
>>418565
Thanks for the reminder
"Are you certain? Surely, we could have some fun together, no? Is it not more fun that way, rather than alone?"
Command
Roll #1 8 = 8
Thanks for the reminder
"Are you certain? Surely, we could have some fun together, no? Is it not more fun that way, rather than alone?"
Command
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>418568
There is a slave market here, yes. Though the Reptil market is huge. The most repulsive thing they sell would probably be feces. As fertilizer, you know.
>>418569
"I haven't. I've never been on excellent terms with the Blacktongue Cult."
>>418570
There's a pole in the back, and she begins sliding up and down it.
>>418556
You only spot brothels from here.
>>418572
"We have to go to a room first, silly~."
>>418573
"We have rooms downstairs~"
>>418574
Onik shrugs, "Just as well. Alright, I'll come with you."
Minion Acquired
There is a slave market here, yes. Though the Reptil market is huge. The most repulsive thing they sell would probably be feces. As fertilizer, you know.
>>418569
"I haven't. I've never been on excellent terms with the Blacktongue Cult."
>>418570
There's a pole in the back, and she begins sliding up and down it.
>>418556
You only spot brothels from here.
>>418572
"We have to go to a room first, silly~."
>>418573
"We have rooms downstairs~"
>>418574
Onik shrugs, "Just as well. Alright, I'll come with you."
Minion Acquired
>>418579
A pegasus leads you off by the beak to a room on the first basement level. It's quite dark in here, but you detect a nearby large king-size bed."
>>418583
"That's correct. What makes you think of that?"
>>418585
>>418587
She lifts her tail. "Why don't we go straight to the action?"
>>418589
You are over the minion limit.
Skylight suggests, "We could visit the local temple."
Rosemary says, "We should go shopping."
Onik remarks, "I had intended to see a play."
Wark comments, "Hmph. I just wanted to find a smithing shop with actual weapons."
A pegasus leads you off by the beak to a room on the first basement level. It's quite dark in here, but you detect a nearby large king-size bed."
>>418583
"That's correct. What makes you think of that?"
>>418585
>>418587
She lifts her tail. "Why don't we go straight to the action?"
>>418589
You are over the minion limit.
Skylight suggests, "We could visit the local temple."
Rosemary says, "We should go shopping."
Onik remarks, "I had intended to see a play."
Wark comments, "Hmph. I just wanted to find a smithing shop with actual weapons."
>>418606
"We have a bed. That's all we need."
>>418607
"No, I didn't."
>>418584
She points you off to a room.
By the time you're in the room, you'd swear she was the size of a filly. You are REALLY starting to lose it. The alcohol is overtaking you. It is a good daze.
>>418609
"I'll think about it~. What is it?"
>>418580
You stop a green pony with a green mane and a green cutie mark that looks like an L turned 225 degrees.
"Oh boy. Are you a magical filly? This is just like my Neighponese animes."
"We have a bed. That's all we need."
>>418607
"No, I didn't."
>>418584
She points you off to a room.
By the time you're in the room, you'd swear she was the size of a filly. You are REALLY starting to lose it. The alcohol is overtaking you. It is a good daze.
>>418609
"I'll think about it~. What is it?"
>>418580
You stop a green pony with a green mane and a green cutie mark that looks like an L turned 225 degrees.
"Oh boy. Are you a magical filly? This is just like my Neighponese animes."
>>418619
"I'll take you there! It'll be just like Gunslinger Filly. Except you don't have a gun and aren't some kind of master markspony. Come on!"
>>418620
Yes, a Zebra. This referential joke went over way better when Light Heart came by in a different time loop, I assure you.
They vary from miserable to bored, and healthy to at death's door. At least one collapses and gets ignored.
>>418621
"What's that supposed to mean?"
You're trudging through the bog. Well, not so much trudging as following a dirt path that doesn't go through the mud. You can see the mansion some ways away.
Perhaps a shadow could.
>>418622
She races for your sheathe. "You'll feel it soon…"
>>418625
She shrugs. "Neigh. Neiiiiigh."
"I'll take you there! It'll be just like Gunslinger Filly. Except you don't have a gun and aren't some kind of master markspony. Come on!"
>>418620
Yes, a Zebra. This referential joke went over way better when Light Heart came by in a different time loop, I assure you.
They vary from miserable to bored, and healthy to at death's door. At least one collapses and gets ignored.
>>418621
"What's that supposed to mean?"
You're trudging through the bog. Well, not so much trudging as following a dirt path that doesn't go through the mud. You can see the mansion some ways away.
Perhaps a shadow could.
>>418622
She races for your sheathe. "You'll feel it soon…"
>>418625
She shrugs. "Neigh. Neiiiiigh."
>>418632
She licks her lips and remarks, "I'm hungry."
You don't need to hold her still, she's not struggling.
>>418635
You're getting close now.
"Do you think I had it sign that contract for no reason? I was protecting you."
>>418636
He trots off there. He tells you all the way about how he's a famous author of texts. He also says you're not old enough to read them. He drops you off at the showroom.
>>418637
They sell collars. It's hard to say if they sell Collars of Compulsion, however.
>>418638
"It's close enough for me. Now stay STILL and ENJOY yourself."
Transfix: '1d10'
>>418641
NEIGH NEIGH NEIGH SHE MAKES THE SOUNDS THE WHOLE TIME.
HORSE SEX. YOU RATE IT AT '1d10'/10.
Roll #1 2 = 2 / Roll #2 5 = 5
She licks her lips and remarks, "I'm hungry."
You don't need to hold her still, she's not struggling.
>>418635
You're getting close now.
"Do you think I had it sign that contract for no reason? I was protecting you."
>>418636
He trots off there. He tells you all the way about how he's a famous author of texts. He also says you're not old enough to read them. He drops you off at the showroom.
>>418637
They sell collars. It's hard to say if they sell Collars of Compulsion, however.
>>418638
"It's close enough for me. Now stay STILL and ENJOY yourself."
Transfix: '1d10'
>>418641
NEIGH NEIGH NEIGH SHE MAKES THE SOUNDS THE WHOLE TIME.
HORSE SEX. YOU RATE IT AT '1d10'/10.
Roll #1 2 = 2 / Roll #2 5 = 5
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.418655
>>418646
"Thanks, idiot.
Oh, and one more thing."
Get my revolver out and aim it at him.
"I do have a gun, I am a markspony, and I am older than I look. I probably got more pussy than you'll ever get too, loser. Bang!"
Holster the gun, laugh, then head inside.
Who seems to be in charge?
"Thanks, idiot.
Oh, and one more thing."
Get my revolver out and aim it at him.
"I do have a gun, I am a markspony, and I am older than I look. I probably got more pussy than you'll ever get too, loser. Bang!"
Holster the gun, laugh, then head inside.
Who seems to be in charge?
>>418650
It's quiet, and seems abandoned. There are no lights on, but it's midday, so that's not too odd. The path is a little overgrown and there are birdnests on the roof, which is uncommon so far from urban areas – rural birds aren't typically used to being around ponies.
>>418648
You dart out. The disappointed whore doesn't give chase.
>>418652
She shrugs. "I've been asked for weirder stuff."
>>418653
"Everything from the practical to the luxury. Diamond studded to woven from twigs!"
It's quiet, and seems abandoned. There are no lights on, but it's midday, so that's not too odd. The path is a little overgrown and there are birdnests on the roof, which is uncommon so far from urban areas – rural birds aren't typically used to being around ponies.
>>418648
You dart out. The disappointed whore doesn't give chase.
>>418652
She shrugs. "I've been asked for weirder stuff."
>>418653
"Everything from the practical to the luxury. Diamond studded to woven from twigs!"
>>418655
He boops your nose when you say 'bang'.
"Just like my animes!"
Inside, the convention seems to be run by a big earth pony wearing a flag on his back. His accent is clearly superior to yours and he is busy clapping at a performance. Before you can get close enough to ask him where to drop off the package, he takes aim with a sort of gun you've never seen before and fires many rounds one after another, each hitting their mark.
>>418662
I said there were no lights on.
>>418663
You rolled too poorly on your alcohol roll before.
Luckily you take this one pretty well.
>>418665
She snatches it up while you're smooching.
He boops your nose when you say 'bang'.
"Just like my animes!"
Inside, the convention seems to be run by a big earth pony wearing a flag on his back. His accent is clearly superior to yours and he is busy clapping at a performance. Before you can get close enough to ask him where to drop off the package, he takes aim with a sort of gun you've never seen before and fires many rounds one after another, each hitting their mark.
>>418662
I said there were no lights on.
>>418663
You rolled too poorly on your alcohol roll before.
Luckily you take this one pretty well.
>>418665
She snatches it up while you're smooching.
>>418671
Discordianism is popular here. Perhaps the temple would be the place to start.
>>418673
You get up to the doors. There are large brass knockers – the kind on a door, not in a bra. The doors look strong, like oak or perhaps yew.
>>418677
"Expensive… but I don't know how much. Let me get you an address…"
He writes something down and passes a note. "You didn't get it from me!"
>>418678
You look to be all normal, you think… You are feeling REALLY lethargic, though.
>>418679
He nods. "Just in time. We were waiting on that fat for the food. Just put it on the refreshment table."
Discordianism is popular here. Perhaps the temple would be the place to start.
>>418673
You get up to the doors. There are large brass knockers – the kind on a door, not in a bra. The doors look strong, like oak or perhaps yew.
>>418677
"Expensive… but I don't know how much. Let me get you an address…"
He writes something down and passes a note. "You didn't get it from me!"
>>418678
You look to be all normal, you think… You are feeling REALLY lethargic, though.
>>418679
He nods. "Just in time. We were waiting on that fat for the food. Just put it on the refreshment table."
>>418686
There's a non-denominational temple in the administrative district. Most of the priests here seem to be Discordian or Tirekian.
There's a Nightmare Paladin arguing with some Tirekian priests about a statuette he seems to have brought as well.
>>418687
>>418688
Novdogod "Depth Charge". You feel like blacking out for the first ten seconds, but then it clears up and you feel much better overall. Maybe even a little more sober!
>>418691
As he described, there are many choices available.
"Looking for something specific?"
>>418692
You can. It opens with a creeeeeeak.
"Tread lightly."
>>418693
"It didn't reload between shots. It's a revolver. I've got a repeater in the back, too, which is a sort of rifle variant. New technology from the merchants. It's pretty impressive stuff."
>>418694
They point you back to the bar. You see him inside.
>>418708
What kind of show? Plays? Musicals? Magic? Fighting?
There's a non-denominational temple in the administrative district. Most of the priests here seem to be Discordian or Tirekian.
There's a Nightmare Paladin arguing with some Tirekian priests about a statuette he seems to have brought as well.
>>418687
>>418688
Novdogod "Depth Charge". You feel like blacking out for the first ten seconds, but then it clears up and you feel much better overall. Maybe even a little more sober!
>>418691
As he described, there are many choices available.
"Looking for something specific?"
>>418692
You can. It opens with a creeeeeeak.
"Tread lightly."
>>418693
"It didn't reload between shots. It's a revolver. I've got a repeater in the back, too, which is a sort of rifle variant. New technology from the merchants. It's pretty impressive stuff."
>>418694
They point you back to the bar. You see him inside.
>>418708
What kind of show? Plays? Musicals? Magic? Fighting?
>>419154
An antique mud. Someone hasn't been caring for it, treating it like a doormat! It's covered in mud.
>>419155
He's arguing about his right to put up a statuette so that he can worship it. The Tirekians say that it infringes on their freedom to have a temple free of Nightmare symbols.
>>419156
He heads back into the shop with Stein.
"That would be the entertainment district."
>>419158
>>419159
He scrutinizes you. "You look a little young to be handling a weapon. Do you even have a gun license?"
Then he and all the other ponies nearby burst into laughter. "Just kidding, kid. Gun control is bullshit. Just don't fuck up the cylinder."
He loads the revolver and hoofs it to you.
>>419161
"That'll be eight bits."
An antique mud. Someone hasn't been caring for it, treating it like a doormat! It's covered in mud.
>>419155
He's arguing about his right to put up a statuette so that he can worship it. The Tirekians say that it infringes on their freedom to have a temple free of Nightmare symbols.
>>419156
He heads back into the shop with Stein.
"That would be the entertainment district."
>>419158
>>419159
He scrutinizes you. "You look a little young to be handling a weapon. Do you even have a gun license?"
Then he and all the other ponies nearby burst into laughter. "Just kidding, kid. Gun control is bullshit. Just don't fuck up the cylinder."
He loads the revolver and hoofs it to you.
>>419161
"That'll be eight bits."
>>419173
"Sure! Cheers pal!"
Bag the collar with a wicked smirk. Let's go find Emmy~
Or TRY to find Emmy in this massive sinkhole
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Sure! Cheers pal!"
Bag the collar with a wicked smirk. Let's go find Emmy~
Or TRY to find Emmy in this massive sinkhole
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>419170
Where is it?
>>419171
It's not a catalyst, so no.
>>419172
They travel in packs, but are easily distinguished by their funny hats.
>>419174
"It's mostly a matter of adding a compensator and a reservoir to your bow to allow you to fire them. You'll need weapons training before you can safely handle poison and the like. I'm not going to be liable when you blow your hoof off with an explosive charge."
>>419178
You go see "The Pirates of Penwater" – the classic comedy adventure musical about Fred, a slave to duty, who has to work on a pirate ship due to a mix-up about his apprenticeship. Though he serves faithfully, when he is finally free of his apprenticeship, he swears to defeat all of the pirates!
When it's all over, you come out together. Rosemary looks amused, and even Skylight has a faint smile.
Onik has the usual neutral expression but remarked, "It was good, though it strained belief that somepony could end up working on a pirate ship without expecting it."
>>419184
You notice a gun show at the entertainment district and decide to try it.
Emrille is at the center of attention: firing a revolver. Big surprise.
Where is it?
>>419171
It's not a catalyst, so no.
>>419172
They travel in packs, but are easily distinguished by their funny hats.
>>419174
"It's mostly a matter of adding a compensator and a reservoir to your bow to allow you to fire them. You'll need weapons training before you can safely handle poison and the like. I'm not going to be liable when you blow your hoof off with an explosive charge."
>>419178
You go see "The Pirates of Penwater" – the classic comedy adventure musical about Fred, a slave to duty, who has to work on a pirate ship due to a mix-up about his apprenticeship. Though he serves faithfully, when he is finally free of his apprenticeship, he swears to defeat all of the pirates!
When it's all over, you come out together. Rosemary looks amused, and even Skylight has a faint smile.
Onik has the usual neutral expression but remarked, "It was good, though it strained belief that somepony could end up working on a pirate ship without expecting it."
>>419184
You notice a gun show at the entertainment district and decide to try it.
Emrille is at the center of attention: firing a revolver. Big surprise.
>>419192
The shadow creeps up the stairs. At the top he sails back down.
Somepony is here. Or several someponies.
>>419193
They nod at you.
"Brother."
"Sister."
"Father."
"What brings you to our circle today, mother?"
>>419195
There is much clapping all around as you score a bull's eye on your first shot.
"See? Gun control is for pansies."
>>419197
"Not personally, but I know the cost."
The shadow creeps up the stairs. At the top he sails back down.
Somepony is here. Or several someponies.
>>419193
They nod at you.
"Brother."
"Sister."
"Father."
"What brings you to our circle today, mother?"
>>419195
There is much clapping all around as you score a bull's eye on your first shot.
"See? Gun control is for pansies."
>>419197
"Not personally, but I know the cost."
>>419204
"Just a an hour or two if you have the aptitude and a good teacher. Explosives involves mostly handling. Poison on veins to target, et cetera."
>>419205
Oooh. You missed that one.
"Careful there, kiddo, the gun is shaking."
>>419206
Onik shrugs. "I don't really judge."
>>419207
"That is an exceedingly arcane statement. However I doubt it will be a problem for us."
He mutters something and his horn glows. Runes cover your body and Abilio's. For the next four turns, you get +4 to attacks, and attacks autocrit.
>>419211
"As it should be. Will you join us for Holy Chocolate?"
>>419215
>>419219
Chip, you feel on top of the world.
Seekkill, you feel like someone has taken a mallet to your face repeatedly.
"Just a an hour or two if you have the aptitude and a good teacher. Explosives involves mostly handling. Poison on veins to target, et cetera."
>>419205
Oooh. You missed that one.
"Careful there, kiddo, the gun is shaking."
>>419206
Onik shrugs. "I don't really judge."
>>419207
"That is an exceedingly arcane statement. However I doubt it will be a problem for us."
He mutters something and his horn glows. Runes cover your body and Abilio's. For the next four turns, you get +4 to attacks, and attacks autocrit.
>>419211
"As it should be. Will you join us for Holy Chocolate?"
>>419215
>>419219
Chip, you feel on top of the world.
Seekkill, you feel like someone has taken a mallet to your face repeatedly.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.419249
>>419234
"Sounds tempting, but I'll be on a boat often. Stuff like that could probably cause more damage to our side in an accident, and I'm not to familiar with the crew to know if I should trust them. What about the big one, then? Would it result in more range for me?"
"Sounds tempting, but I'll be on a boat often. Stuff like that could probably cause more damage to our side in an accident, and I'm not to familiar with the crew to know if I should trust them. What about the big one, then? Would it result in more range for me?"
>>419238
The priest who seems to be the most 'in charge' of the group takes out a rock and squeezes it above the heads of each of the others like a sponge, and chocolate milk pours out.
He holds it out above your head in offering.
>>419243
"They'll just slow us down."
Upstairs, there seem to be feral-looking survivor ponies from Stonebriar crouched in the room that you need to go through. They're armed with makeshift spears.
>>419244
Skylight reminds, "We could visit the temple."
Rosemary adds, "And I suggested the shops."
>>419245
>>419247
"Well, may as well finish out the round. Just two more."
>>419249
"Ballista-class bows can shoot almost half a mile, but you don't look like you can carry one quite that big."
The priest who seems to be the most 'in charge' of the group takes out a rock and squeezes it above the heads of each of the others like a sponge, and chocolate milk pours out.
He holds it out above your head in offering.
>>419243
"They'll just slow us down."
Upstairs, there seem to be feral-looking survivor ponies from Stonebriar crouched in the room that you need to go through. They're armed with makeshift spears.
>>419244
Skylight reminds, "We could visit the temple."
Rosemary adds, "And I suggested the shops."
>>419245
>>419247
"Well, may as well finish out the round. Just two more."
>>419249
"Ballista-class bows can shoot almost half a mile, but you don't look like you can carry one quite that big."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.419465
>>419462
Spin the cylinder.
"You dumb whore, didn't you hear what I just said?
This thing can shoot much quicker, and if you think this doesn't pack a punch, he said there is a rifle version, a repeater, fucking hell just imagine me with a rifle that can shoot this quick!"
I start to flap my wings excitedly and bounce a bit.
Spin the cylinder.
"You dumb whore, didn't you hear what I just said?
This thing can shoot much quicker, and if you think this doesn't pack a punch, he said there is a rifle version, a repeater, fucking hell just imagine me with a rifle that can shoot this quick!"
I start to flap my wings excitedly and bounce a bit.
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.419493
>>419492
Roll my eyes.
"What are they going to do, huh? I made it on my own when I had a gun that was falling apart, I'm not going to get in trouble when I can shoot fucking ice."
Grin and tap my uniform.
"Besides, this baby is a deterrent too. If not the looks, the magic."
Roll my eyes.
"What are they going to do, huh? I made it on my own when I had a gun that was falling apart, I'm not going to get in trouble when I can shoot fucking ice."
Grin and tap my uniform.
"Besides, this baby is a deterrent too. If not the looks, the magic."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.419510
>>419506
Flutter up on her back and lean close, talking in a sweet voice.
"Don't you worry your little head, sweetcake, I will give you all the attention you'll need, and we can explore this romantic city of beauty together holding tails, but I really gotta' do something on my own first."
Pat her head.
"Go and look for a whore in the meantime or something."
Flutter up on her back and lean close, talking in a sweet voice.
"Don't you worry your little head, sweetcake, I will give you all the attention you'll need, and we can explore this romantic city of beauty together holding tails, but I really gotta' do something on my own first."
Pat her head.
"Go and look for a whore in the meantime or something."
>>419256
>>419267
You make it back to the ship.
>>419264
Skylight seems satisfied. You wander off to the administrative district. There's a non-denominational temple here.
Inside the temple, you see Tony with some Discordian priests. There appears to be an armor-clad pegasus arguing with some Tirekian priests here, too..
>>419265
Your last two shots make it onto the target with reasonable accuracy.
"Not bad, short stuff. With some proper training, you could be a deadeye."
He takes the gun back.
>>419270
Two of the survivors go out the window, one bolts into the neighboring room.
You notice the false panel to the hidden room is missing. It looks like someone found it.
>>419273
"Just the cost of materials. Pretty cheap."
>>419267
You make it back to the ship.
>>419264
Skylight seems satisfied. You wander off to the administrative district. There's a non-denominational temple here.
Inside the temple, you see Tony with some Discordian priests. There appears to be an armor-clad pegasus arguing with some Tirekian priests here, too..
>>419265
Your last two shots make it onto the target with reasonable accuracy.
"Not bad, short stuff. With some proper training, you could be a deadeye."
He takes the gun back.
>>419270
Two of the survivors go out the window, one bolts into the neighboring room.
You notice the false panel to the hidden room is missing. It looks like someone found it.
>>419273
"Just the cost of materials. Pretty cheap."
>>419701
Fuck Emrille. If that little whore wants to get kidnapped and raped, she can be my guest.
Any gambling places around here or is that just done in the taverns?
Roll #1 3 = 3
Fuck Emrille. If that little whore wants to get kidnapped and raped, she can be my guest.
Any gambling places around here or is that just done in the taverns?
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>419702
>>419703
"Not here, I'm afraid. The locals are notoriously picky and have no sense of humor at all. Perhaps you'd like to join us at the Burning Beach for the evening sermon."
>>419704
"Your statue infringes on our freedom to worship Tirek without idols about."
"That's ridiculous. This area is zoned as a temple. I'm not hurting you. It's my statuette, and I'll take it with me when I'm done. You must respect my right to worship."
"Only if you respect our right to worship free of your worship symbolism."
"This is getting us nowhere. Be gone, or I'll teach you why armor and blade beats cloth."
The Tirekian priests retreat and regroup with some others nearby.
>>419705
He gives you a friendly nod as you enter, then looks at you expectantly.
>>419706
"Hah! Not at all. In fact, I just came by them today by way of a traveling merchant. Never seen anything like 'em. Gonna see if they can be reproduced."
>>419708
Casinos are in the entertainment district.
>>419709
I don't recall you going to find a pack, but let's say sure for the sake of good faith.
>>419703
"Not here, I'm afraid. The locals are notoriously picky and have no sense of humor at all. Perhaps you'd like to join us at the Burning Beach for the evening sermon."
>>419704
"Your statue infringes on our freedom to worship Tirek without idols about."
"That's ridiculous. This area is zoned as a temple. I'm not hurting you. It's my statuette, and I'll take it with me when I'm done. You must respect my right to worship."
"Only if you respect our right to worship free of your worship symbolism."
"This is getting us nowhere. Be gone, or I'll teach you why armor and blade beats cloth."
The Tirekian priests retreat and regroup with some others nearby.
>>419705
He gives you a friendly nod as you enter, then looks at you expectantly.
>>419706
"Hah! Not at all. In fact, I just came by them today by way of a traveling merchant. Never seen anything like 'em. Gonna see if they can be reproduced."
>>419708
Casinos are in the entertainment district.
>>419709
I don't recall you going to find a pack, but let's say sure for the sake of good faith.
>>419710
Sweet! Let's go be a high roller! Go there! Pick a not too fancy but not too poor either place.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Sweet! Let's go be a high roller! Go there! Pick a not too fancy but not too poor either place.
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>419711
He indicates a bottle of alcohol on his desk. It looks like tequila.
>>419712
It appears to be a three-dimensional full moon.
The stallion is mostly covered in silver plate-armor, with gaps for his wings. His coat is dark gray.
>>419713
"Hopefully tomorrow. I'm having a specialist stop by to take a look at them."
>>419714
You find a card hall. In addition to high-stakes poker, they also seem to be playing other games, like Sorcery: The Collecting.
>>419715
"For in His wisdom, the Changer of Ways came to realize a distinct lack of beaches that were perpetually on fire, He did bless the northwestern beach of the island with His fire. It's really easy to find at night."
>>419716
Looks like it has been pilfered.
>>419717
You immediately find a card shop. It looks like Tela is in the back in the card playing area, looking for some gambling.
He indicates a bottle of alcohol on his desk. It looks like tequila.
>>419712
It appears to be a three-dimensional full moon.
The stallion is mostly covered in silver plate-armor, with gaps for his wings. His coat is dark gray.
>>419713
"Hopefully tomorrow. I'm having a specialist stop by to take a look at them."
>>419714
You find a card hall. In addition to high-stakes poker, they also seem to be playing other games, like Sorcery: The Collecting.
>>419715
"For in His wisdom, the Changer of Ways came to realize a distinct lack of beaches that were perpetually on fire, He did bless the northwestern beach of the island with His fire. It's really easy to find at night."
>>419716
Looks like it has been pilfered.
>>419717
You immediately find a card shop. It looks like Tela is in the back in the card playing area, looking for some gambling.
>>419719
Sounds like a game nerds play.
And High-stakes… I don't have that much money. Anything else? Dice games?
Roll #1 2 = 2
Sounds like a game nerds play.
And High-stakes… I don't have that much money. Anything else? Dice games?
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>419745
He moved into the next room as part of the previous action. The roll was for an additional fleeing action.
This room is empty, and a dead end.
No doubt he has continued fleeing.
>>419747
"Right, right."
He hands you a letter of credit.
>>419748
There are a bunch of scurvy sea dogs playing the infamous Virgin's Dice.
>>419750
Almost everyone has headed into town. Only weirdos like Doc Peg or paperpushers like Abilio stayed behind.
Al-Jinn is also here guarding the ships.
>>419753
"They're all bark and no bite."
He moved into the next room as part of the previous action. The roll was for an additional fleeing action.
This room is empty, and a dead end.
No doubt he has continued fleeing.
>>419747
"Right, right."
He hands you a letter of credit.
>>419748
There are a bunch of scurvy sea dogs playing the infamous Virgin's Dice.
>>419750
Almost everyone has headed into town. Only weirdos like Doc Peg or paperpushers like Abilio stayed behind.
Al-Jinn is also here guarding the ships.
>>419753
"They're all bark and no bite."
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>>419757
They go off to make preparations for the sermon. Anything else you want to do?
>>419759
You return to the apothecary.
"How did it go?"
>>419761
Al-Jinn was on the ships.
You see Tony and Light Heart at the temple.
Emrille is headed for a potion shop.
Flux is browsing the markets.
Umlock and Sunnyskies are en route to a bar.
>>419767
"Vivid Eclipse. Maybe you should wear heavier armor. Tends to scare them off." He chuckles.
>>419762
Which way do you go?
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>>419769
"Ten bits."
>>419771
They seem to be attempting to get "doubles" – both dice to show the same number. Predicting doubles seems to get them a bigger bonus, but requires a slightly bigger ante. The game keeps going until one player gets double fives. He is declared the "king of games" and wins.
They go off to make preparations for the sermon. Anything else you want to do?
>>419759
You return to the apothecary.
"How did it go?"
>>419761
Al-Jinn was on the ships.
You see Tony and Light Heart at the temple.
Emrille is headed for a potion shop.
Flux is browsing the markets.
Umlock and Sunnyskies are en route to a bar.
>>419767
"Vivid Eclipse. Maybe you should wear heavier armor. Tends to scare them off." He chuckles.
>>419762
Which way do you go?
>
>>419769
"Ten bits."
>>419771
They seem to be attempting to get "doubles" – both dice to show the same number. Predicting doubles seems to get them a bigger bonus, but requires a slightly bigger ante. The game keeps going until one player gets double fives. He is declared the "king of games" and wins.
>>419794
He's out on the docks admiring the new acquisition for the fleet.
>>419795
She laughs. "These are expensive ingredients, but I tell you what, I'll do the labor for free. It'll still be expensive, though."
>>419799
He doesn't appear to be in that room, though you can see it branches off to three additional rooms from here…
>>419801
He laughs. "Not quite. I've traveled some way. I was born in Novdogod, actually."
He's out on the docks admiring the new acquisition for the fleet.
>>419795
She laughs. "These are expensive ingredients, but I tell you what, I'll do the labor for free. It'll still be expensive, though."
>>419799
He doesn't appear to be in that room, though you can see it branches off to three additional rooms from here…
>>419801
He laughs. "Not quite. I've traveled some way. I was born in Novdogod, actually."
>>419896
As you approach, someone compliments you on how meta your ridiculous costume is.
"I get it. In the context of ridiculous costumes, a normal outfit seems ridiculous."
The seaside is on fire here, the beach is fine – except for the very shore, which has turned to glass.
>>419898
"You will find there are many travelers in Reptil. As for me, I'm passing through to Dixie."
>>419895
"Eight."
>>419894
Abilio is surveying your work from the center room, near the shadow.
Looks like another dead end. No obvious signs of a pony here.
>>419822
"I'll meet you half way. Eight."
As you approach, someone compliments you on how meta your ridiculous costume is.
"I get it. In the context of ridiculous costumes, a normal outfit seems ridiculous."
The seaside is on fire here, the beach is fine – except for the very shore, which has turned to glass.
>>419898
"You will find there are many travelers in Reptil. As for me, I'm passing through to Dixie."
>>419895
"Eight."
>>419894
Abilio is surveying your work from the center room, near the shadow.
Looks like another dead end. No obvious signs of a pony here.
>>419822
"I'll meet you half way. Eight."
>>419913
Nothing. Though you do discover two doors from here, one to the south, and another to the west.
>>419916
He chuckles. "I anticipated something like this. I had something else in mind."
>>419919
"Ah, then good health to you. Perhaps we will meet again some day."
>>419922
"I'd be taking a huge loss. Eight – which would be about four hundred bits – is the cost it takes me to produce such a perfect love potion. You did me a delivery favor, not saved my life."
Nothing. Though you do discover two doors from here, one to the south, and another to the west.
>>419916
He chuckles. "I anticipated something like this. I had something else in mind."
>>419919
"Ah, then good health to you. Perhaps we will meet again some day."
>>419922
"I'd be taking a huge loss. Eight – which would be about four hundred bits – is the cost it takes me to produce such a perfect love potion. You did me a delivery favor, not saved my life."
>>419930
"About nine bong."
>>419931
It is difficult to hold a hand.
>>419935
"Look, I understand if you can't afford it. Perhaps a cheaper alternative…"
>>419938
He was stationed at "the other door" – the main hall. This room exits north, south, east, and west. You were at the east door, he was at the north.
Just Abilio.
>>419939
He shrugs. "I would join you if you would confirm that. I don't have a vessel yet."
>>419943
"Not that. I was planning on transferring you to the Eagle's Roost. The big ship. We could use someone who knows how to handle repairs on it."
"About nine bong."
>>419931
It is difficult to hold a hand.
>>419935
"Look, I understand if you can't afford it. Perhaps a cheaper alternative…"
>>419938
He was stationed at "the other door" – the main hall. This room exits north, south, east, and west. You were at the east door, he was at the north.
Just Abilio.
>>419939
He shrugs. "I would join you if you would confirm that. I don't have a vessel yet."
>>419943
"Not that. I was planning on transferring you to the Eagle's Roost. The big ship. We could use someone who knows how to handle repairs on it."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.419953
>>419948
Shake my head.
"No, no, I can afford it. I'm just saying it's a shitload of money…"
Sigh.
"Okay, how about this… I give you nine of these, and you give me that potion, plus throw in a little vial of some good, strong aphrodisiac. Not a potion or drink, something that can be eaten."
Shake my head.
"No, no, I can afford it. I'm just saying it's a shitload of money…"
Sigh.
"Okay, how about this… I give you nine of these, and you give me that potion, plus throw in a little vial of some good, strong aphrodisiac. Not a potion or drink, something that can be eaten."
>>419948
Stand up and ponder a little. Well the old ship can repair itself like the buffalo told me so this one could need my expertise more.
"Ah, I could handle that. That would be great, a new ship to care for eh?"
I then nudge him knowingly.
"A bigger ship means bigger pay." I grin.
Stand up and ponder a little. Well the old ship can repair itself like the buffalo told me so this one could need my expertise more.
"Ah, I could handle that. That would be great, a new ship to care for eh?"
I then nudge him knowingly.
"A bigger ship means bigger pay." I grin.
>>419951
You timeskipped to the evening.
"Nine bongs is nearly here. See?"
He indicates a clock that reads 8:50. Then he points at nine filtration apparatuses for smoking. "Nine bongs."
>>419950
I don't see anyone. There is a door to the west, though.
This room seems empty.
>>419960
"It won't interact well with anything acidic. No fruit juice, alcohol, milk, et cetera. Bases are fine."
>>419961
"I had intended to make you the third mate, if you think you can handle it."
>>419964
Just armed guards and the like.
>>419969
He timeskipped to the evening, so he's theoretically still lounging around here…
You timeskipped to the evening.
"Nine bongs is nearly here. See?"
He indicates a clock that reads 8:50. Then he points at nine filtration apparatuses for smoking. "Nine bongs."
>>419950
I don't see anyone. There is a door to the west, though.
This room seems empty.
>>419960
"It won't interact well with anything acidic. No fruit juice, alcohol, milk, et cetera. Bases are fine."
>>419961
"I had intended to make you the third mate, if you think you can handle it."
>>419964
Just armed guards and the like.
>>419969
He timeskipped to the evening, so he's theoretically still lounging around here…
>>419974
"No smell or color. Water is neutral, it's fine."
>>419975
Vivid Eclipse wandrs off.
Skylight nods and gets everyone to link up. "First, clear your mind. Let's meditate briefly. Just breathe out and get a good, calm feeling."
>>419977
There is another room to the north. You don't see anyone in here.
>>419983
Of course. They're passing them around. As after each puff, the priests give the ceremonial, "Don't bogart the bong, dude." indicating it is time to pass it on.
>>419992
You head out to the edge of town. You wouldn't call it so much a forest as you would a light wood. It is quiet here, generally, except there is a buck nearby with an enormous rack, which catches your attention.
>>419993
"If you're not confident in your abilities, I can find someone else. Are you sure you can handle it?"
>>420003
There doesn't appear to be a formal graveyard in this city.
"No smell or color. Water is neutral, it's fine."
>>419975
Vivid Eclipse wandrs off.
Skylight nods and gets everyone to link up. "First, clear your mind. Let's meditate briefly. Just breathe out and get a good, calm feeling."
>>419977
There is another room to the north. You don't see anyone in here.
>>419983
Of course. They're passing them around. As after each puff, the priests give the ceremonial, "Don't bogart the bong, dude." indicating it is time to pass it on.
>>419992
You head out to the edge of town. You wouldn't call it so much a forest as you would a light wood. It is quiet here, generally, except there is a buck nearby with an enormous rack, which catches your attention.
>>419993
"If you're not confident in your abilities, I can find someone else. Are you sure you can handle it?"
>>420003
There doesn't appear to be a formal graveyard in this city.
>>420003
"If you see an open grave, don't look into it. You don't want to know what she does to corpses."
I shout as he flies away.
>>420006
I chuckle.
"At least she doesn't have to pay for those."
>>420008
Take on one of the bongs.
Light it up, make sure lots of smoke collects in the pipe and inhale '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
"If you see an open grave, don't look into it. You don't want to know what she does to corpses."
I shout as he flies away.
>>420006
I chuckle.
"At least she doesn't have to pay for those."
>>420008
Take on one of the bongs.
Light it up, make sure lots of smoke collects in the pipe and inhale '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Light Heart [Warlord] No.420013
>>420008
Right. Relax my muscles and calm my mind. Try to find peace in this bustling city.
Roll #1 4 = 4
Right. Relax my muscles and calm my mind. Try to find peace in this bustling city.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>420012
Everything seems to turn Tye-dye. Oh boy, here we go.
>>420013
It's hard to focus with Tony pestering you.
"Feeling ready?"
>>420015
She thinks a moment. "I think that's it. Just remember: no acids! In general, if it's sour or can turn sour, it's acidic."
>>420016
Perception check.
>>420018
You saw him before, but he has disappeared inside somewhere now.
>>420019
He turns and raises a brow. "You're not here for lumber, are you? Lumber is on Tuesdays."
He's wearing a nice coif made of leaves, and a sort of bark-armor.
Deer are not a common sight in general. They tend to be a superstitious and isolationist people.
>>420023
"Good. Perhaps you should go familiarize yourself with your colleagues. You'll be working under Mister Movp, a griffon, Mister Flux, a zebra, and Miss September, a jenny."
Everything seems to turn Tye-dye. Oh boy, here we go.
>>420013
It's hard to focus with Tony pestering you.
"Feeling ready?"
>>420015
She thinks a moment. "I think that's it. Just remember: no acids! In general, if it's sour or can turn sour, it's acidic."
>>420016
Perception check.
>>420018
You saw him before, but he has disappeared inside somewhere now.
>>420019
He turns and raises a brow. "You're not here for lumber, are you? Lumber is on Tuesdays."
He's wearing a nice coif made of leaves, and a sort of bark-armor.
Deer are not a common sight in general. They tend to be a superstitious and isolationist people.
>>420023
"Good. Perhaps you should go familiarize yourself with your colleagues. You'll be working under Mister Movp, a griffon, Mister Flux, a zebra, and Miss September, a jenny."
>>420040
Hmmm…. it must've been nothing.
>>420041
Of course, you get it.
>>420042
The ground seems to be made of snakes. That's okay, though, because they're distributing cakes.
>>420043
"Shall we begin?"
>>420044
>>420055
He probably headed out to the sea.
>>420045
"Not exactly. Are you looking for the druid?"
>>420046
"Those three are actually ex-members of the crew that rejoined us. Mister Movp is probably in a bar. Mister Flux could be anywhere, but I'd look for a butcher's. Miss September could be anywhere, but I'd try the bars as well."
Hmmm…. it must've been nothing.
>>420041
Of course, you get it.
>>420042
The ground seems to be made of snakes. That's okay, though, because they're distributing cakes.
>>420043
"Shall we begin?"
>>420044
>>420055
He probably headed out to the sea.
>>420045
"Not exactly. Are you looking for the druid?"
>>420046
"Those three are actually ex-members of the crew that rejoined us. Mister Movp is probably in a bar. Mister Flux could be anywhere, but I'd look for a butcher's. Miss September could be anywhere, but I'd try the bars as well."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.420069
>>420067
Well, I guess I'll have to do this not fully concentrated.
"Yes, miss Skylight. Let us pray."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Well, I guess I'll have to do this not fully concentrated.
"Yes, miss Skylight. Let us pray."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>420068
A nice antique rug is on the floor. On the western wall there is a window. There is an urn on a table here. There are a number of chairs in this room: it appears to be a sitting room.
>>420069
You can't focus because a fly keeps landing on your flank, prompting you to flick your tail at it.
One more chance to focus before prayer is over.
A nice antique rug is on the floor. On the western wall there is a window. There is an urn on a table here. There are a number of chairs in this room: it appears to be a sitting room.
>>420069
You can't focus because a fly keeps landing on your flank, prompting you to flick your tail at it.
One more chance to focus before prayer is over.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.420074
>>420070
Well it is a nice flank, I cannot possibly blame them.
But really… try to concentrate.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Well it is a nice flank, I cannot possibly blame them.
But really… try to concentrate.
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>420071
It looks like it's supposed to house ashes, but instead it houses some kind of aromatic wood chips. Fucking rich people.
>>420072
The snakes seem to be moving as one into the woods… You wonder where they are migrating.
>>420074
You feel the slightest connection to Her divinity, but you get no response. You feel the slightest memory awaken… of another prayer, in another time, in another place. What could have been. You wonder if it's real, or a passing fancy.
It looks like it's supposed to house ashes, but instead it houses some kind of aromatic wood chips. Fucking rich people.
>>420072
The snakes seem to be moving as one into the woods… You wonder where they are migrating.
>>420074
You feel the slightest connection to Her divinity, but you get no response. You feel the slightest memory awaken… of another prayer, in another time, in another place. What could have been. You wonder if it's real, or a passing fancy.
>>420082
"Of a sort. There is one. We serve him. He does not speak to outsiders."
>>420083
Only one of the family was a necromancer, remember? The 'black sheep' of the family.
You can't seance with wood! Such things are impossible without training. Didn't you listen to Smitts?
>>420084
They lead you to a pony in an entertainer's getup performing tricks. He's eating a rock, and weighing down some papers with a melon.
>>420085
She smiles and nods. "Of course, you can't expect her to speak to you your first time, but it was good that you took the first step."
>>420087
"There are many bars in town. As for recruiting efforts – bring anyone on you wish."
>>420088
It's some sort of spice that can be sprinkled on food.
"Sure, sure. Come again."
"Of a sort. There is one. We serve him. He does not speak to outsiders."
>>420083
Only one of the family was a necromancer, remember? The 'black sheep' of the family.
You can't seance with wood! Such things are impossible without training. Didn't you listen to Smitts?
>>420084
They lead you to a pony in an entertainer's getup performing tricks. He's eating a rock, and weighing down some papers with a melon.
>>420085
She smiles and nods. "Of course, you can't expect her to speak to you your first time, but it was good that you took the first step."
>>420087
"There are many bars in town. As for recruiting efforts – bring anyone on you wish."
>>420088
It's some sort of spice that can be sprinkled on food.
"Sure, sure. Come again."
>>420091
"Alright, I will go and see if I can find them, or if I have time recruit some." I smile.
I then lean a bit closer to Smitts.
"By the way, I was just expecting a raise so all of … this is a great. Thanks Smi.. I mean commodore Smitts"
With that I go around Reptil and find sir Movp around the bars. Perhaps around the red light?
"Alright, I will go and see if I can find them, or if I have time recruit some." I smile.
I then lean a bit closer to Smitts.
"By the way, I was just expecting a raise so all of … this is a great. Thanks Smi.. I mean commodore Smitts"
With that I go around Reptil and find sir Movp around the bars. Perhaps around the red light?
>>420096
He says something that you're sure is Ignan or Terran, but you're not sure if it was slow or fast.
>>420098
She frowns. "I'd prefer if you were doing it for your own good, not just to humor me. But very well."
The lot of you head off to see Smitts. He's chatting with Chip.
>>420100
Good luck. That won't be made for another hundred and fifty years. Try a chocolate ball.
>>420103
Perhaps. Roll for luck.
>>420105
It is closed currently, but not latched.
He says something that you're sure is Ignan or Terran, but you're not sure if it was slow or fast.
>>420098
She frowns. "I'd prefer if you were doing it for your own good, not just to humor me. But very well."
The lot of you head off to see Smitts. He's chatting with Chip.
>>420100
Good luck. That won't be made for another hundred and fifty years. Try a chocolate ball.
>>420103
Perhaps. Roll for luck.
>>420105
It is closed currently, but not latched.
>>420113
You wander into a low-class dive and realize you have no idea what these officers look like aside from their races, which will make it difficult in a crowded town.
>>420117
"We have always served him."
>>420118
"Just finished, it would seem."
>>420121
There are. Nearby there is some sort of sugary bread treat stand, served with honey.
>>420123
You are so warped you can't tell. It is a good pain.
You wander into a low-class dive and realize you have no idea what these officers look like aside from their races, which will make it difficult in a crowded town.
>>420117
"We have always served him."
>>420118
"Just finished, it would seem."
>>420121
There are. Nearby there is some sort of sugary bread treat stand, served with honey.
>>420123
You are so warped you can't tell. It is a good pain.
>>420130
Nothing out there. Perception check.
>>420131
"Tasty treats, ten bits for three."
>>420135
You wander about and run into the Shipbuilder's Union. Maybe this is a good place to start.
>>420136
"Yes. Its name is What Was Missing, but I think that's a little wordy for a vessel. I think I'll call it Hourglass."
>>420139
"I do not want to leave. We live peacefully here. Perhaps you'd like to see."
Nothing out there. Perception check.
>>420131
"Tasty treats, ten bits for three."
>>420135
You wander about and run into the Shipbuilder's Union. Maybe this is a good place to start.
>>420136
"Yes. Its name is What Was Missing, but I think that's a little wordy for a vessel. I think I'll call it Hourglass."
>>420139
"I do not want to leave. We live peacefully here. Perhaps you'd like to see."
>>420145
He scrutinizes you, but agrees.
>>420147
The shipbuilders are gathered around a pegasus in the middle shouting about freedom.
"NO ONE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT GIVES A FUCK ABOUT ANY OF YOU! I KNOW SUCKS TO HEAR, BUT THAT'S THE TRUTH. I know I'm not ideal. I know I've let you down. But dammit, I am YOUR ONLY FRIEND right now. I need you to back me, and if you do, I can do a LOT for you."
>>420148
"Not at all. It was one of the main reasons we stopped here. We need a crew, you know."
>>420150
Maybe it was just the wind…
>>420152
You shake yourself a bit, and his words start to make sense. "Something like that. Heh, heh."
>>420158
"Yes… of course."
He scrutinizes you, but agrees.
>>420147
The shipbuilders are gathered around a pegasus in the middle shouting about freedom.
"NO ONE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT GIVES A FUCK ABOUT ANY OF YOU! I KNOW SUCKS TO HEAR, BUT THAT'S THE TRUTH. I know I'm not ideal. I know I've let you down. But dammit, I am YOUR ONLY FRIEND right now. I need you to back me, and if you do, I can do a LOT for you."
>>420148
"Not at all. It was one of the main reasons we stopped here. We need a crew, you know."
>>420150
Maybe it was just the wind…
>>420152
You shake yourself a bit, and his words start to make sense. "Something like that. Heh, heh."
>>420158
"Yes… of course."
>>420168
Hmmm… no response. Spooky.
>>420169
"Yes… I think south was a wise option anyway. Dust, Dixie, and the Aquamarine City are still on the table, but now that we've resupplied, our range has increased dramatically. There's the Island of Roads, or the old 'city of world's desire' might be a good raiding opportunity. The swamp town of Carrow would be a friendlier option on the other side of the Equestrian Continent. And of course there are plenty of little cities to hit all along the Equestrian coast…"
>>420171
He leads you off deep into a glade. As you get closer, you start to notice deer staring at the edge of your vision. Finally, he leads you back to a tribal camp area, where there are a large number of deer, both buck and doe. They're going about their business, but your attention is drawn by a buck at the center of camp with the biggest rack you've ever seen. It's enormous: like a small tree. He's pretty large himself, which he must be to support such a thing.
>>420172
You arrive back at the ship.
>>420182
This pegasus is male. He's pretty built, but bald of mane.
Hmmm… no response. Spooky.
>>420169
"Yes… I think south was a wise option anyway. Dust, Dixie, and the Aquamarine City are still on the table, but now that we've resupplied, our range has increased dramatically. There's the Island of Roads, or the old 'city of world's desire' might be a good raiding opportunity. The swamp town of Carrow would be a friendlier option on the other side of the Equestrian Continent. And of course there are plenty of little cities to hit all along the Equestrian coast…"
>>420171
He leads you off deep into a glade. As you get closer, you start to notice deer staring at the edge of your vision. Finally, he leads you back to a tribal camp area, where there are a large number of deer, both buck and doe. They're going about their business, but your attention is drawn by a buck at the center of camp with the biggest rack you've ever seen. It's enormous: like a small tree. He's pretty large himself, which he must be to support such a thing.
>>420172
You arrive back at the ship.
>>420182
This pegasus is male. He's pretty built, but bald of mane.
>>420391
"From here, the Supreme Steward speaks with Mother Nature herself. Unlike other divines which frequently exert their will, hers is mysterious, and few have the power to commune with her in the truest sense as the Supreme Steward can."
>>420385
"That's Cloud King. He wants to be re-elected to the Reptil Council. Lotta folks here in the union hated him after the last shipyard closing, but he says he's not giving up…"
"From here, the Supreme Steward speaks with Mother Nature herself. Unlike other divines which frequently exert their will, hers is mysterious, and few have the power to commune with her in the truest sense as the Supreme Steward can."
>>420385
"That's Cloud King. He wants to be re-elected to the Reptil Council. Lotta folks here in the union hated him after the last shipyard closing, but he says he's not giving up…"
>>420395
"I took up making bows and other weapons as a hobby in retirement about six years ago. Before that I was a vampire hunter. Let me tell you: most vampire hunters do not retire. That being said, I didn't have much of a plan for what I was going to do after I retired."
>>420404
You see a poster with a picture of a sort of anonymous-looking hardworking earth pony. The poster reads:
There are a few ponies gathered around it.
>>420405
"I do. Almost all of our tribe is tied here to the land. All but one, I suppose…"
"I took up making bows and other weapons as a hobby in retirement about six years ago. Before that I was a vampire hunter. Let me tell you: most vampire hunters do not retire. That being said, I didn't have much of a plan for what I was going to do after I retired."
>>420404
You see a poster with a picture of a sort of anonymous-looking hardworking earth pony. The poster reads:
WHO IS STEEL STRIKER?There are a few ponies gathered around it.
>>420405
"I do. Almost all of our tribe is tied here to the land. All but one, I suppose…"
>>420422
The ponies chuckle. "That's what everypony wants to know."
"If we knew, wouldn't the poster say, 'Steel Strike is this guy.'?"
>>420427
"There was a population boom some thirty years ago. Real threat. Almost destroyed the sun or something. I was never really clear on what their prophecy was supposed to do, exactly. Point being the reason you don't see a lot of vampires about these days is because we won."
The ponies chuckle. "That's what everypony wants to know."
"If we knew, wouldn't the poster say, 'Steel Strike is this guy.'?"
>>420427
"There was a population boom some thirty years ago. Real threat. Almost destroyed the sun or something. I was never really clear on what their prophecy was supposed to do, exactly. Point being the reason you don't see a lot of vampires about these days is because we won."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.420439
>>420430
"Least you can look outside and know you did good. Me? Sometimes I wonder what I did with my life. Too many good soldiers didn't come home, and far too often I'm left wondering if it was even necessary."
"Enough of that talk. We'll scare away customers with our old people talk. Next we'll be complaining about our knees. Let's talk shop, what do I have to know to keep it in working order?"
"Least you can look outside and know you did good. Me? Sometimes I wonder what I did with my life. Too many good soldiers didn't come home, and far too often I'm left wondering if it was even necessary."
"Enough of that talk. We'll scare away customers with our old people talk. Next we'll be complaining about our knees. Let's talk shop, what do I have to know to keep it in working order?"
>>420439
He spends some time showing you how to use a large crossbow, and how to maintain it (which is similar to your old bow).
>>420442
"Nah. I've got family here."
"Same, and I've given up sea life."
"Motion sick."
"Besides, no one will leave the union with all this turmoil going on. You'd have to talk to Steel Striker at least."
They all chuckle.
He spends some time showing you how to use a large crossbow, and how to maintain it (which is similar to your old bow).
>>420442
"Nah. I've got family here."
"Same, and I've given up sea life."
"Motion sick."
"Besides, no one will leave the union with all this turmoil going on. You'd have to talk to Steel Striker at least."
They all chuckle.
>>420459
"Awww.. too bad, well I cant push anyone to take up a job." I smile and shrug.
I then eye the poster.
"Steel Striker? Harummphh.. lets see of that.. whoever it is, is as good as this poster claims. Thanks for your time then." I bow and smile smugly before leaving.
Steel… Striker… Hmmm. Perhaps I have to go around this place and ask the workers who this mystery worker is. Piqued my interest.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Awww.. too bad, well I cant push anyone to take up a job." I smile and shrug.
I then eye the poster.
"Steel Striker? Harummphh.. lets see of that.. whoever it is, is as good as this poster claims. Thanks for your time then." I bow and smile smugly before leaving.
Steel… Striker… Hmmm. Perhaps I have to go around this place and ask the workers who this mystery worker is. Piqued my interest.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>420463
There's an extremely bored looking earth pony behind the counter. He doesn't even acknowledge you as you enter.
>>420465
You ask around and just elicit more questions and mysterious about the enigmatic Steel Striker. You even come across more posters that ask the ever-pressing question: "Who is Steel Striker?"
Your research leads you to legends about the supposed Steel Striker. Stories attribute various feats to him, like making flying ships – or underwater ships. Supposedly he had explored the entire world – TWICE, and visited the Stormy Castle of Tirek and lived to tell the tale. Legend even had it that he had found the Fountain of Youth and was really a thousand years old and had once had a fleeting romance with Nightmare Moon herself!
There's an extremely bored looking earth pony behind the counter. He doesn't even acknowledge you as you enter.
>>420465
You ask around and just elicit more questions and mysterious about the enigmatic Steel Striker. You even come across more posters that ask the ever-pressing question: "Who is Steel Striker?"
Your research leads you to legends about the supposed Steel Striker. Stories attribute various feats to him, like making flying ships – or underwater ships. Supposedly he had explored the entire world – TWICE, and visited the Stormy Castle of Tirek and lived to tell the tale. Legend even had it that he had found the Fountain of Youth and was really a thousand years old and had once had a fleeting romance with Nightmare Moon herself!
>>420471
"Far off stories from childrens tales I tell you! Bah!" I fumed at one of those whom I asked. What a load of rubbish.
I then stop to ponder, hmmm… well there is Tony who with the help of his bunny, remakes Reptil back…..
Arg, I shake my head in confusion, perhaps I will go to another part of Reptil and ask the other citizens there if they have knowledge of this Steel Striker guy. Might be worth my time.
>pls rng
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Far off stories from childrens tales I tell you! Bah!" I fumed at one of those whom I asked. What a load of rubbish.
I then stop to ponder, hmmm… well there is Tony who with the help of his bunny, remakes Reptil back…..
Arg, I shake my head in confusion, perhaps I will go to another part of Reptil and ask the other citizens there if they have knowledge of this Steel Striker guy. Might be worth my time.
>pls rng
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>420479
"Shows. I go to see them to know what they think. Conventions. I go to see them to know what they know. Buffets. I go to eat them to eat what they eat."
>>420481
>>420482
You're wandering along the street when you're dragged into an alleyway by a bunch of G-Ponies in trenchcoats and fedoras. They hold you down, shine a light on you, and start barking questions at you.
"What were you doing at the Shipbuilder's Union?"
"Are you supposed to be a shipbuilder? Where are your tools?"
"What did you ask those passersby?"
"What did you find in the Shipbuilder's Union?"
"What do the posters mean?"
"Who is Steel Striker?"
"Shows. I go to see them to know what they think. Conventions. I go to see them to know what they know. Buffets. I go to eat them to eat what they eat."
>>420481
>>420482
You're wandering along the street when you're dragged into an alleyway by a bunch of G-Ponies in trenchcoats and fedoras. They hold you down, shine a light on you, and start barking questions at you.
"What were you doing at the Shipbuilder's Union?"
"Are you supposed to be a shipbuilder? Where are your tools?"
"What did you ask those passersby?"
"What did you find in the Shipbuilder's Union?"
"What do the posters mean?"
"Who is Steel Striker?"
>>420487
"Entertainment. District for leisure."
>>420488
>>420489
You fail to break free. They keep shaking you and asking you questions.
"Who is Steel Striker?"
"What were you doing at the Shipbuilder's Union?"
"What does Cloud King have to do with Steel Striker?"
"What does Steel Striker want with the City Council?"
"Who is Steel Striker?"
"Where can we find him?"
"Who are you?"
"Who do you work for?"
"Why does Steel Striker reach out to the working class?"
"What are Steel Striker's supporters doing in the secret cemetery after dark?"
"Who is Steel Striker?"
>>420490
He eyes a nearby scale and a price chart next to it.
In many places, you can haggle. Here, you can not.
As for the tea shop, he eyes the door.
"Entertainment. District for leisure."
>>420488
>>420489
You fail to break free. They keep shaking you and asking you questions.
"Who is Steel Striker?"
"What were you doing at the Shipbuilder's Union?"
"What does Cloud King have to do with Steel Striker?"
"What does Steel Striker want with the City Council?"
"Who is Steel Striker?"
"Where can we find him?"
"Who are you?"
"Who do you work for?"
"Why does Steel Striker reach out to the working class?"
"What are Steel Striker's supporters doing in the secret cemetery after dark?"
"Who is Steel Striker?"
>>420490
He eyes a nearby scale and a price chart next to it.
In many places, you can haggle. Here, you can not.
As for the tea shop, he eyes the door.
>>420491
Arg! Struggle to get free.
'1d10'
"I am Chip, a dog who repairs ship and I dont know who this Steel Striker is but what I heard is that he's a damn good shipbuilder fuck! Ow not the groin! I was here to recruit the bozo but all I heard is that he's just a goddamn rumor now let go of me!"
Roll #1 7 = 7
Arg! Struggle to get free.
'1d10'
"I am Chip, a dog who repairs ship and I dont know who this Steel Striker is but what I heard is that he's a damn good shipbuilder fuck! Ow not the groin! I was here to recruit the bozo but all I heard is that he's just a goddamn rumor now let go of me!"
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>420676
"Waxing nostalgic, Miss Heart? I'll take it into consideration."
>>420677
You wander around the bars aimlessly until night, but have no revelations about those you are supposed to meet.
>>420678
He flicks a card free of a deck that has appeared in his hoof. "Here's my card."
It's… the Knave of Clubs.
>>420679
"The treemaker's apprentice. He left us and went into the city. We do not know what has come of him."
"Waxing nostalgic, Miss Heart? I'll take it into consideration."
>>420677
You wander around the bars aimlessly until night, but have no revelations about those you are supposed to meet.
>>420678
He flicks a card free of a deck that has appeared in his hoof. "Here's my card."
It's… the Knave of Clubs.
>>420679
"The treemaker's apprentice. He left us and went into the city. We do not know what has come of him."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.420683
>>420680
"Perhaps, perhaps…"
I chuckle
"I had one more thing I wished to ask of you, mister Smitts. Some time back, miss Rosemary mentioned something she should probably not have mentioned. You no doubt realize this. I was curious what it was about. I believe it was not long after you spoke with her privately."
"Perhaps, perhaps…"
I chuckle
"I had one more thing I wished to ask of you, mister Smitts. Some time back, miss Rosemary mentioned something she should probably not have mentioned. You no doubt realize this. I was curious what it was about. I believe it was not long after you spoke with her privately."
>>420683
"I'm more surprised you didn't wrestle it out of her. I asked if she thought you were a competent leader."
>>420684
"Not your card?"
He flicks it and it becomes a Joker before passing it to you.
>>420685
You just get more legends and mythic tales about Steel Striker when asking about him. Cemetery questions all turn up the same response: there is no cemetery.
Just when you're about to give up, you ask at a shady dive out by the coast. The bartender gives you a look before whispering,
"Under the bird statue in town square. Inside the thieves' city."
>>420689
It's full of every type of weapon, from advanced guns to primitive spears. Most of the owners are showing off their most impressive or exotic weapons. One even has a "harp bow" – a supposed artifact remnant from Equestrian soil.
>>420693
"Two normal, three called. Payout is five, or ten plus three on call. We play until two crowns. With you, five players. Dice are six-sided, two."
>>420692
"It's possible. I wouldn't know. He could be anywhere."
>>420694
You seem to have searched each of them. Abilio raises a brow.
"I'm more surprised you didn't wrestle it out of her. I asked if she thought you were a competent leader."
>>420684
"Not your card?"
He flicks it and it becomes a Joker before passing it to you.
>>420685
You just get more legends and mythic tales about Steel Striker when asking about him. Cemetery questions all turn up the same response: there is no cemetery.
Just when you're about to give up, you ask at a shady dive out by the coast. The bartender gives you a look before whispering,
"Under the bird statue in town square. Inside the thieves' city."
>>420689
It's full of every type of weapon, from advanced guns to primitive spears. Most of the owners are showing off their most impressive or exotic weapons. One even has a "harp bow" – a supposed artifact remnant from Equestrian soil.
>>420693
"Two normal, three called. Payout is five, or ten plus three on call. We play until two crowns. With you, five players. Dice are six-sided, two."
>>420692
"It's possible. I wouldn't know. He could be anywhere."
>>420694
You seem to have searched each of them. Abilio raises a brow.
>>420702
"Mm… well, what did you need?"
>>420703
Rosemary shrinks a little.
"That seems to defeat the purpose of you leaving the room, Miss Heart."
>>420707
It's a showroom, not a marketplace.
There are blowguns on display, though.
>>420708
It looks like a chicken on a weather vane.
>>420710
You manage to turn yourself into a card. You flutter onto the ground and lay there for six seconds.
He chuckles. "Nice trick."
>>420714
"You're up."
"Mm… well, what did you need?"
>>420703
Rosemary shrinks a little.
"That seems to defeat the purpose of you leaving the room, Miss Heart."
>>420707
It's a showroom, not a marketplace.
There are blowguns on display, though.
>>420708
It looks like a chicken on a weather vane.
>>420710
You manage to turn yourself into a card. You flutter onto the ground and lay there for six seconds.
He chuckles. "Nice trick."
>>420714
"You're up."
>>420715
Alright, help me here. I have to roll two dice now and see if I get doubles?
Roll #1 1, 1 = 2
Alright, help me here. I have to roll two dice now and see if I get doubles?
Roll #1 1, 1 = 2
>>420718
"Though he was apprenticed to the tree-maker, he was always tinkering with strange, unnatural things. He is no doubt working metal or its mineral like."
>>420719
It's tall, but you could climb up and touch it.
The weather vane is pointing north, but it's stone, so it doesn't swivel.
>>420720
They're more finely made, but none of these are made from bone, they're all wood or metal.
>>420721
"You never told me what kind of book we're looking for."
>>420722
"You are an officer. There are certain competencies I need to know you possess."
>>420725
"It's His favorite card."
>>420726
Snarl snarls. "Beginner's luck."
Tela: 43
Turns progress.
Snarl: '2d6'
Sunshine Smile: "Twos." '2d6'
Hrath: "Fives." '2d6'
Iron Wing: '2d6'
Roll #1 5, 3 = 8 / Roll #2 2, 1 = 3 / Roll #3 3, 3 = 6 / Roll #4 5, 5 = 10
"Though he was apprenticed to the tree-maker, he was always tinkering with strange, unnatural things. He is no doubt working metal or its mineral like."
>>420719
It's tall, but you could climb up and touch it.
The weather vane is pointing north, but it's stone, so it doesn't swivel.
>>420720
They're more finely made, but none of these are made from bone, they're all wood or metal.
>>420721
"You never told me what kind of book we're looking for."
>>420722
"You are an officer. There are certain competencies I need to know you possess."
>>420725
"It's His favorite card."
>>420726
Snarl snarls. "Beginner's luck."
Tela: 43
Turns progress.
Snarl: '2d6'
Sunshine Smile: "Twos." '2d6'
Hrath: "Fives." '2d6'
Iron Wing: '2d6'
Roll #1 5, 3 = 8 / Roll #2 2, 1 = 3 / Roll #3 3, 3 = 6 / Roll #4 5, 5 = 10
>>420736
"Almost."
Pot: 5
Tela: 40
Snarl: 58
Sunshine Smile: 17
Hrath: 22
Iron Wing: 43
'2d6'
'2d6'
'2d6'
'2d6' Sixes
>>420737
Looks like it has been pilfered. Just great.
"Seems you can find it anywhere."
>>420739
They look nicer, that's about all you can tell.
>Spot checking an Appraisal or Engineering roll
I'll give you credit, it was a nice try.
>>420740
It's kinda late. They'll probably think you're drunk.
You try to push the base of the statue when it gives way and you fall through it. You go some way, then hit the floor below.
>>420742
"No. The Knave of Clubs."
>>420743
"Fresh spring water must be brought to the Supreme Steward. The only such pure spring is deep in the woods. Many have visions there. Perhaps it would be enlightening for you if you ventured out."
>>420744
"Well, at least you take responsibility. I like that. I do have something you can do, if you're interested in shouldering some responsibility. There's a local cult… a Headthought Convention. They're the most trivial kind of cult, but they're interfering with our trade. If you have a moment, I'd like you to plant some seeds under seat eighty eight in their convention grounds."
Roll #1 4, 2 = 6 / Roll #2 1, 5 = 6 / Roll #3 1, 1 = 2 / Roll #4 2, 1 = 3
"Almost."
Pot: 5
Tela: 40
Snarl: 58
Sunshine Smile: 17
Hrath: 22
Iron Wing: 43
'2d6'
'2d6'
'2d6'
'2d6' Sixes
>>420737
Looks like it has been pilfered. Just great.
"Seems you can find it anywhere."
>>420739
They look nicer, that's about all you can tell.
>Spot checking an Appraisal or Engineering roll
I'll give you credit, it was a nice try.
>>420740
It's kinda late. They'll probably think you're drunk.
You try to push the base of the statue when it gives way and you fall through it. You go some way, then hit the floor below.
>>420742
"No. The Knave of Clubs."
>>420743
"Fresh spring water must be brought to the Supreme Steward. The only such pure spring is deep in the woods. Many have visions there. Perhaps it would be enlightening for you if you ventured out."
>>420744
"Well, at least you take responsibility. I like that. I do have something you can do, if you're interested in shouldering some responsibility. There's a local cult… a Headthought Convention. They're the most trivial kind of cult, but they're interfering with our trade. If you have a moment, I'd like you to plant some seeds under seat eighty eight in their convention grounds."
Roll #1 4, 2 = 6 / Roll #2 1, 5 = 6 / Roll #3 1, 1 = 2 / Roll #4 2, 1 = 3
>>420753
Pot: 17
Tela: 37
'2d6' Fours
'2d6'
'2d6'
'2d6' Threes
>>420752
It's totally dark! You can't see a thing.
>>420755
"Have some patience, Felfire. Your problem is a chronic lack of patience. Watch."
He stomps a hoof and a black gate opens, spewing forth four Tartarians.
"Search the rooms… thoroughly."
He pauses. "Now we wait. Perhaps we could do some light reading, or discuss philosophy."
>>420756
There are the gentlemen displaying them. They're earth ponies, wearing nice suits and glasses.
>>420758
"Good." He hoofs you some seeds. "Do try to take care of it before sundown."
>>420760
"You could bring the water to his presence. He won't speak to you, however."
The deer offers you a wooden bucket.
Roll #1 3, 6 = 9 / Roll #2 6, 1 = 7 / Roll #3 5, 6 = 11 / Roll #4 5, 2 = 7
Pot: 17
Tela: 37
'2d6' Fours
'2d6'
'2d6'
'2d6' Threes
>>420752
It's totally dark! You can't see a thing.
>>420755
"Have some patience, Felfire. Your problem is a chronic lack of patience. Watch."
He stomps a hoof and a black gate opens, spewing forth four Tartarians.
"Search the rooms… thoroughly."
He pauses. "Now we wait. Perhaps we could do some light reading, or discuss philosophy."
>>420756
There are the gentlemen displaying them. They're earth ponies, wearing nice suits and glasses.
>>420758
"Good." He hoofs you some seeds. "Do try to take care of it before sundown."
>>420760
"You could bring the water to his presence. He won't speak to you, however."
The deer offers you a wooden bucket.
Roll #1 3, 6 = 9 / Roll #2 6, 1 = 7 / Roll #3 5, 6 = 11 / Roll #4 5, 2 = 7
>>420768
He's wearing thick-lens glasses.
"Aerodynamics my friend! Fluid physics determine the speed of the needle!"
>>420769
"Past the big fountain in town."
>>420771
Snarl growls again. "Grr.. lucky."
Pot: 25
Tela: 39
>>420773
He nods. "I believe so. I believe much insight can be gained into the process of control through the study of bindings. The methodology for Tartarian control is really just a more complex system based on the simple tenets of necromantic control. Instead of putting energy into powering your puppet, you put it all into the control process."
>>420775
After a minute you get a spark and the candles light.
Hm… at least it's dry down here. There's a passage straight ahead…
He's wearing thick-lens glasses.
"Aerodynamics my friend! Fluid physics determine the speed of the needle!"
>>420769
"Past the big fountain in town."
>>420771
Snarl growls again. "Grr.. lucky."
Pot: 25
Tela: 39
>>420773
He nods. "I believe so. I believe much insight can be gained into the process of control through the study of bindings. The methodology for Tartarian control is really just a more complex system based on the simple tenets of necromantic control. Instead of putting energy into powering your puppet, you put it all into the control process."
>>420775
After a minute you get a spark and the candles light.
Hm… at least it's dry down here. There's a passage straight ahead…
>>420759
He gives you an odd look. "I told you, it's my card."
>>420784
They are bulky bipegal dogoids without fur. They seem to bulge with muscle. They have large horns and enormous teeth, all of which seem to be incisors.
"Yes. Tartarians are evil, and they will hurt you if they can. The more intelligent ones are civil, but they share the brutish core philosophy of their stupid brethren."
>>420786
Woops forgot to roll for them!
'8d6' Then process your roll. Then '8d6'
>>420788
The woods are quite thick here. Perception check.
>>420789
Nothing ambushes you, but the passage is quite long. You follow it for nearly half an hour, when your candle melts so much that the wick is now at your paw. You yelp and drop the candle remnant, which rolls perhaps twenty feet more and comes to a stop… at the foot of a tombstone. You're here.
Roll #1 6, 5, 5, 4, 1, 3, 2, 4 = 30 / Roll #2 2, 2, 2, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2 = 15
He gives you an odd look. "I told you, it's my card."
>>420784
They are bulky bipegal dogoids without fur. They seem to bulge with muscle. They have large horns and enormous teeth, all of which seem to be incisors.
"Yes. Tartarians are evil, and they will hurt you if they can. The more intelligent ones are civil, but they share the brutish core philosophy of their stupid brethren."
>>420786
Woops forgot to roll for them!
'8d6' Then process your roll. Then '8d6'
>>420788
The woods are quite thick here. Perception check.
>>420789
Nothing ambushes you, but the passage is quite long. You follow it for nearly half an hour, when your candle melts so much that the wick is now at your paw. You yelp and drop the candle remnant, which rolls perhaps twenty feet more and comes to a stop… at the foot of a tombstone. You're here.
Roll #1 6, 5, 5, 4, 1, 3, 2, 4 = 30 / Roll #2 2, 2, 2, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2 = 15
>>420790
I smile, so this is the place…..
Relight another candle and approach the tombstone. I then get another candle from my pack, light it and plant it on top of the tombstone.
With the other candle in place, I then raise my candle and try to see if I can illuminate the area… the secret graveyard.
What do I see?
I smile, so this is the place…..
Relight another candle and approach the tombstone. I then get another candle from my pack, light it and plant it on top of the tombstone.
With the other candle in place, I then raise my candle and try to see if I can illuminate the area… the secret graveyard.
What do I see?
>>420792
All you have to do is roll double fives and you'll be rolling in it ~
'2d8'
>>420793
"Yes… do you want me to take a look at your card?"
>>420785
The sun is setting, dusk comes soon.
You arrive at the fountain. There are Headthought greeters offering bags. Everyone inside is wearing a bag over their head.
>>420797
"Science!"
>>420796
As you enter the deeper parts of the wood, you begin to realize you are being watched. Staying calm, you continue to keep your pace and do not stare, you merely shift your eyes without moving your head. Animal and tree spirits are creeping out of the nearby oaks to watch you as you traipse through the forest.
>>420798
Not much, it's so dark… but you do see a glow up ahead… and you think you hear talking…
>>420799
"Yes… I must admit, while Terrebonne's craft is arcane to me in some ways, her sense of control and consummate professionalism is the reason I have so much respect for her. You know, I think no one has ever achieved her rank – now first mate – trying as little as she has. She has never petitioned for rank, and she charges essentially nothing for her work. She has every right to be as confident in herself as she is… because she genuinely has nothing to fear. I think it's a good learning environment for you."
You hear a couple of bashes as some furniture falls over, and a yelp, followed by roars of triumph.
"It sounds like our search is complete. That wasn't so bad, was it?"
Roll #1 2, 3 = 5
All you have to do is roll double fives and you'll be rolling in it ~
'2d8'
>>420793
"Yes… do you want me to take a look at your card?"
>>420785
The sun is setting, dusk comes soon.
You arrive at the fountain. There are Headthought greeters offering bags. Everyone inside is wearing a bag over their head.
>>420797
"Science!"
>>420796
As you enter the deeper parts of the wood, you begin to realize you are being watched. Staying calm, you continue to keep your pace and do not stare, you merely shift your eyes without moving your head. Animal and tree spirits are creeping out of the nearby oaks to watch you as you traipse through the forest.
>>420798
Not much, it's so dark… but you do see a glow up ahead… and you think you hear talking…
>>420799
"Yes… I must admit, while Terrebonne's craft is arcane to me in some ways, her sense of control and consummate professionalism is the reason I have so much respect for her. You know, I think no one has ever achieved her rank – now first mate – trying as little as she has. She has never petitioned for rank, and she charges essentially nothing for her work. She has every right to be as confident in herself as she is… because she genuinely has nothing to fear. I think it's a good learning environment for you."
You hear a couple of bashes as some furniture falls over, and a yelp, followed by roars of triumph.
"It sounds like our search is complete. That wasn't so bad, was it?"
Roll #1 2, 3 = 5
>>420808
Looks like she doesn't interfere in gambling!
'8d6'
>>420804
You quickly plant the package under seat eighty eight. Roll for luck.
>>420805
The pony you were chasing is there. Looks like he was hiding in one of the rooms. He looks pretty battered, and his spear has been taken away.
>>420807
He points to some charts and graphs, you're blinded by science!
"SCIENCE!"
His partner concurs: "SCIENCE!"
They point to some pictures of grooves. "I CAN SMELL THE RIFLING!"
"SCIENCE!"
"SCIENCE!"
"IT'S POETRY IN MOTION!"
"AS DEEP AS ANY POISON RESERVOIR! AS SWEET AS ANY HARMONY!"
"AND WITH PERFECT GEOMETRY!"
"SCIENCE!"
"SCIENCE!"
"WE CAN USE MACHINERY!"
"WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY!"
>>420810
From this distance, you can't hear much, but you do hear snatches of the name: "Steel Striker". You do stay well-concealed, though.
Roll #1 1, 5, 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 3 = 24
Looks like she doesn't interfere in gambling!
'8d6'
>>420804
You quickly plant the package under seat eighty eight. Roll for luck.
>>420805
The pony you were chasing is there. Looks like he was hiding in one of the rooms. He looks pretty battered, and his spear has been taken away.
>>420807
He points to some charts and graphs, you're blinded by science!
"SCIENCE!"
His partner concurs: "SCIENCE!"
They point to some pictures of grooves. "I CAN SMELL THE RIFLING!"
"SCIENCE!"
"SCIENCE!"
"IT'S POETRY IN MOTION!"
"AS DEEP AS ANY POISON RESERVOIR! AS SWEET AS ANY HARMONY!"
"AND WITH PERFECT GEOMETRY!"
"SCIENCE!"
"SCIENCE!"
"WE CAN USE MACHINERY!"
"WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY!"
>>420810
From this distance, you can't hear much, but you do hear snatches of the name: "Steel Striker". You do stay well-concealed, though.
Roll #1 1, 5, 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 3 = 24
>>420816
She's a dumb bitch anyway.
… Discord? You don't care about rules right? Come on… throw me a bone here pal!
Roll #1 2, 6 = 8
She's a dumb bitch anyway.
… Discord? You don't care about rules right? Come on… throw me a bone here pal!
Roll #1 2, 6 = 8
>>420821
Either he didn't interfere, or thought it was more in style to throw you two random numbers.
'4d6'
>>420820
Most of them look like working class folks, wearing light garb. They're gathered around a lamp, talking about Steel Striker. That's all you can make out.
>>420822
As you get up from planting the package, you suddenly notice some other Headthought members nearby… you think looking at you (the bags make it hard to tell).
"What are you burying there, Sister?"
You seem to have the oddest memory in your head of Smitts telling you to get away quickly… did he tell you that? Weird deja vu.
>>420824
"I don't know. But it looks like your card is…"
"Ooh, that's interesting."
>>420823
He coughs. "Ranger took it."
>>420825
You can't make heads or tails of them.
Roll #1 4, 2, 1, 2 = 9
Either he didn't interfere, or thought it was more in style to throw you two random numbers.
'4d6'
>>420820
Most of them look like working class folks, wearing light garb. They're gathered around a lamp, talking about Steel Striker. That's all you can make out.
>>420822
As you get up from planting the package, you suddenly notice some other Headthought members nearby… you think looking at you (the bags make it hard to tell).
"What are you burying there, Sister?"
You seem to have the oddest memory in your head of Smitts telling you to get away quickly… did he tell you that? Weird deja vu.
>>420824
"I don't know. But it looks like your card is…"
"Ooh, that's interesting."
>>420823
He coughs. "Ranger took it."
>>420825
You can't make heads or tails of them.
Roll #1 4, 2, 1, 2 = 9
>>420826
Wow okay.
Nightmare Moon? You like… stuff, right? I'll praise the Moon for you! Please!
Roll #1 3, 5 = 8
Wow okay.
Nightmare Moon? You like… stuff, right? I'll praise the Moon for you! Please!
Roll #1 3, 5 = 8
Light Heart [Warlord] No.420832
>>420826
"I accidentally dropped my notebook, brethren. I was merely picking it up."
Con Artist.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I must go meet with somepony."
Walk past them and get out.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"I accidentally dropped my notebook, brethren. I was merely picking it up."
Con Artist.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I must go meet with somepony."
Walk past them and get out.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>420828
He gives you a scared shake of the head. "You don't find Ranger. Ranger finds you."
Abilio raises a brow.
>>420829
You watch the forest sprites come and go as they drink at the fountain and return to their trees. In time, a great boar begins to lumber up the path. This is not just any boar, though. It's the size of a small house.
>>420830
They look confused, but then relax. "You're late, Brother. We were just finishing for the night."
You see they're standing over a grave. The tombstone reads:
>>420831
Well, she gave you half of what you wanted.
'4d6'
"It's getting pretty late, you guys want to just split the pot and quit?"
"We play 'til it's done!"
Pot: 72
Tela: 29
>>420832
You can't see their expressions but they don't follow you out.
You notice a familiar figure passed out in the fountain as you leave: Weeping Sitar.
>>420833
"Three of clubs. A good suit. And three is an interesting one. It's a minor arcana for sure, but an interesting one."
Roll #1 6, 4, 4, 6 = 20
He gives you a scared shake of the head. "You don't find Ranger. Ranger finds you."
Abilio raises a brow.
>>420829
You watch the forest sprites come and go as they drink at the fountain and return to their trees. In time, a great boar begins to lumber up the path. This is not just any boar, though. It's the size of a small house.
>>420830
They look confused, but then relax. "You're late, Brother. We were just finishing for the night."
You see they're standing over a grave. The tombstone reads:
CAPITALISM>>420831
Well, she gave you half of what you wanted.
'4d6'
"It's getting pretty late, you guys want to just split the pot and quit?"
"We play 'til it's done!"
Pot: 72
Tela: 29
>>420832
You can't see their expressions but they don't follow you out.
You notice a familiar figure passed out in the fountain as you leave: Weeping Sitar.
>>420833
"Three of clubs. A good suit. And three is an interesting one. It's a minor arcana for sure, but an interesting one."
Roll #1 6, 4, 4, 6 = 20
>>420835
I'm confident! Come on Moon mare! You'll get another follower! Gimme this!
"Yeah!"
Roll #1 6, 4 = 10
I'm confident! Come on Moon mare! You'll get another follower! Gimme this!
"Yeah!"
Roll #1 6, 4 = 10
Light Heart [Warlord] No.420839
>>420835
Oh? I remember him, he was that bard fellow.
Approach him.
"Mister Sitar, it has been some time."
Roll #1 10 = 10
Oh? I remember him, he was that bard fellow.
Approach him.
"Mister Sitar, it has been some time."
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>420836
"The opposite! Ranger owns this territory! He claims everything in it, and he demands the best part of our scavenge as tribute."
>>420837
"Yeah? You want to split the pot?"
"Cowards!"
Also
>6,4
>4,6
>6,4
This fucking night.
Pot: 76
Tela: 27
'4d6'
>>420838
"He doesn't know who Steel Striker is!"
"He's a spy!"
"He's one of them!"
They all bolt in different directions.
>>420839
He looks passed out, but you pull him out and clean him up, and he comes to.
He gives you a mild pleasant smile, with his half-lid gaze. "Ah… thank you. How can I repay you?"
Roll #1 2, 6, 3, 1 = 12
"The opposite! Ranger owns this territory! He claims everything in it, and he demands the best part of our scavenge as tribute."
>>420837
"Yeah? You want to split the pot?"
"Cowards!"
Also
>6,4
>4,6
>6,4
This fucking night.
Pot: 76
Tela: 27
'4d6'
>>420838
"He doesn't know who Steel Striker is!"
"He's a spy!"
"He's one of them!"
They all bolt in different directions.
>>420839
He looks passed out, but you pull him out and clean him up, and he comes to.
He gives you a mild pleasant smile, with his half-lid gaze. "Ah… thank you. How can I repay you?"
Roll #1 2, 6, 3, 1 = 12
>>420842
It seems a little bit transparent, like the other spirits. He has large warts on his face. His back seems to be covered in some kind of fungus.
"You have come to the spring."
>>420843
"You find yourself in a lot of hot water… but you always seem to slip away. You never seem to get the results that you want… but you keep trying anyway, because for you, the fun is in seeing it play out. Very interesting."
>>420845
"I told you, I don't know where to find him… but I will tell him if you let me go…"
>>420844
They all get away… maybe you should check out the tombstone.
>>420846
Snarl chuckles. "Aw, so close."
'4d6'
>>420847
"Yes… I think I could do that."
Roll #1 5, 5, 3, 3 = 16
It seems a little bit transparent, like the other spirits. He has large warts on his face. His back seems to be covered in some kind of fungus.
"You have come to the spring."
>>420843
"You find yourself in a lot of hot water… but you always seem to slip away. You never seem to get the results that you want… but you keep trying anyway, because for you, the fun is in seeing it play out. Very interesting."
>>420845
"I told you, I don't know where to find him… but I will tell him if you let me go…"
>>420844
They all get away… maybe you should check out the tombstone.
>>420846
Snarl chuckles. "Aw, so close."
'4d6'
>>420847
"Yes… I think I could do that."
Roll #1 5, 5, 3, 3 = 16
>>420850
Snarl rakes in the money. "See? You may have beginner's luck, but it takes more than that to win in Virgin's Dice. Better luck next time."
>>420851
"I have come for the waters."
He proceeds forward and begins to drink.
>>420852
"Ahh– don't magic me!"
>>420853
The snakes have disappeared… you feel sober now. How long were you talking? It only seemed like a couple of minutes…
"Mmm… it's been an enlightening chat. Perhaps I'll take your advice and stop your ship later."
>>420854
The dirt around the tombstone looks freshly turned.
>>420855
"On the ships is just as well… I'm usually on the Fancy."
Snarl rakes in the money. "See? You may have beginner's luck, but it takes more than that to win in Virgin's Dice. Better luck next time."
>>420851
"I have come for the waters."
He proceeds forward and begins to drink.
>>420852
"Ahh– don't magic me!"
>>420853
The snakes have disappeared… you feel sober now. How long were you talking? It only seemed like a couple of minutes…
"Mmm… it's been an enlightening chat. Perhaps I'll take your advice and stop your ship later."
>>420854
The dirt around the tombstone looks freshly turned.
>>420855
"On the ships is just as well… I'm usually on the Fancy."
>>420857
There's a casket.
>>420858
He flees.
"Mmm… You seem to be enjoying yourself."
>>420859
You wander the streets depressed.
>>420860
There are a lot of artists here, many in the process of making art.
>>420861
"Water is life. Like its flow, you can change in an instant, but change brings flexibility and power."
If you so choose, you may change your class from Monk (Rogue/Shaman) into Monk (DM/Wf6 proposal). You may assign seven points if you do so.
>>420862
Looks like they've all split. By the time you turn around, the magician has, too.
>>420863
You return.
There's a casket.
>>420858
He flees.
"Mmm… You seem to be enjoying yourself."
>>420859
You wander the streets depressed.
>>420860
There are a lot of artists here, many in the process of making art.
>>420861
"Water is life. Like its flow, you can change in an instant, but change brings flexibility and power."
If you so choose, you may change your class from Monk (Rogue/Shaman) into Monk (DM/Wf6 proposal). You may assign seven points if you do so.
>>420862
Looks like they've all split. By the time you turn around, the magician has, too.
>>420863
You return.
>>420867
The gunshow? Alright, you're back at Showroom K.
>>420868
There's some extremely tasteful nude art of a Griffon female killing a crocodile with a claw. It reminds you of pleasant, warm days back on your island when you would also slay crocodiles by claw.
Since you could be hunting inland in the fresh water, or at the beach in the salt water, I don't have to look up which one a crocodile lives in. Whew.
>>420872
It's… a ladder.
>>420871
"You don't earn a fearsome reputation by being poorly informed. I'm sure if this 'Ranger' is half as dangerous as that native made him out to be, he knew we were here before we opened the doors."
The gunshow? Alright, you're back at Showroom K.
>>420868
There's some extremely tasteful nude art of a Griffon female killing a crocodile with a claw. It reminds you of pleasant, warm days back on your island when you would also slay crocodiles by claw.
Since you could be hunting inland in the fresh water, or at the beach in the salt water, I don't have to look up which one a crocodile lives in. Whew.
>>420872
It's… a ladder.
>>420871
"You don't earn a fearsome reputation by being poorly informed. I'm sure if this 'Ranger' is half as dangerous as that native made him out to be, he knew we were here before we opened the doors."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421159
>>421158
"If it makes you feel better, the pony after you likely cleaned him out and left him in the street. That's how it goes, really. Highs and lows."
I'll shrug.
"Though, whether that's because he beat him at dice, or just beat him with hooves, that's up for debate."
"If it makes you feel better, the pony after you likely cleaned him out and left him in the street. That's how it goes, really. Highs and lows."
I'll shrug.
"Though, whether that's because he beat him at dice, or just beat him with hooves, that's up for debate."
>>421195
"Yeah, I saw something. You're going to love this Curry.
There was this Paladin of the Moon. And he was trying to gain access to the temple, carrying a sacred statue to worship. But they wouldn't let him in. But I think LH hired him.
So you've got a new paladin of the Moon on the ship."
"Yeah, I saw something. You're going to love this Curry.
There was this Paladin of the Moon. And he was trying to gain access to the temple, carrying a sacred statue to worship. But they wouldn't let him in. But I think LH hired him.
So you've got a new paladin of the Moon on the ship."
>>421233
I swivel around in surprise to face her
"EMMY! YOU'RE BACK! SO GOOD TA SEE YA!"
I pick her up and give her a 'accidental' crushing hug
"Emmy-wemmy-lemmy-nemmy-temmy!~"
Roll #1 4 = 4
I swivel around in surprise to face her
"EMMY! YOU'RE BACK! SO GOOD TA SEE YA!"
I pick her up and give her a 'accidental' crushing hug
"Emmy-wemmy-lemmy-nemmy-temmy!~"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>421283
"Somepony needs ta take away that fucking gun from you, ya maniac!"
Leap at her and try to pin her down
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Somepony needs ta take away that fucking gun from you, ya maniac!"
Leap at her and try to pin her down
Roll #1 4 = 4
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421295
>>421294
My eyes will swim a bit.
"Well, it's yer own faul' fer tellin' her to buzz off, Emrille. She was pissed to the hells, and it wasn't just 'cause she got cheated gamblin'."
I'll put my front hooves down in an attempt to stop the world from spinning.
"Didn' you think it weird why she was so angry at ya?"
My eyes will swim a bit.
"Well, it's yer own faul' fer tellin' her to buzz off, Emrille. She was pissed to the hells, and it wasn't just 'cause she got cheated gamblin'."
I'll put my front hooves down in an attempt to stop the world from spinning.
"Didn' you think it weird why she was so angry at ya?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421299
>>421296
I'll shake my head, and then suddenly regret that terribly.
"An' she's in love with you, rough'n 'gressive she might be. Anyone c'n see it. Hear it. 'Cept you. 'Cause you're gunnin' fer Spring. Or at least ya were, last I knew."
>>421297
I'll nod slightly.
"An' sides, magic isn' filthy. Doesn't fuck, neither. Just is."
I'll shake my head, and then suddenly regret that terribly.
"An' she's in love with you, rough'n 'gressive she might be. Anyone c'n see it. Hear it. 'Cept you. 'Cause you're gunnin' fer Spring. Or at least ya were, last I knew."
>>421297
I'll nod slightly.
"An' sides, magic isn' filthy. Doesn't fuck, neither. Just is."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421304
>>421302
"Tartarus no. As yer so keen on pointin' out, I ain't worth shit aroun' the boats. So I meddle with stuff so I c'n feel useful…"
I'll frown and slowly sink to the ground.
"An' it's not like I had friends 'fore, so even if yer a little shit, Tela likes you, so I thought she might be better with you knowing and respondin' to it."
>>421303
I'll cough slightly.
"Didn' Spring tell you ya can't do that?"
"Tartarus no. As yer so keen on pointin' out, I ain't worth shit aroun' the boats. So I meddle with stuff so I c'n feel useful…"
I'll frown and slowly sink to the ground.
"An' it's not like I had friends 'fore, so even if yer a little shit, Tela likes you, so I thought she might be better with you knowing and respondin' to it."
>>421303
I'll cough slightly.
"Didn' Spring tell you ya can't do that?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421311
>>421310
Frown at her.
"It's always got to come back to that with you, doesn't it?"
I'll snort.
"And don't you touch my sister. Not lettin' Light Heart touch her, not gonna let you touch her. Not gonna let any scummy pirate touch her. If they do, I'll break every bone in their bodies. Even if its Smitts who does it."
Frown at her.
"It's always got to come back to that with you, doesn't it?"
I'll snort.
"And don't you touch my sister. Not lettin' Light Heart touch her, not gonna let you touch her. Not gonna let any scummy pirate touch her. If they do, I'll break every bone in their bodies. Even if its Smitts who does it."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421313
>>421312
Drunkenly glare at her.
"I will skin you alive, and damn the consequences."
Close my eyes for a moment as a wave of nausea passes through me, and then focus my vision slightly at the little shit.
"I don't care if it's a joke, I don' care if it's on purpose, and I don't care if it's to hurt me in a way Spring can't stop. If anything happens to my sister, I will fucking gut you and use your innards for fish bait."
Drunkenly glare at her.
"I will skin you alive, and damn the consequences."
Close my eyes for a moment as a wave of nausea passes through me, and then focus my vision slightly at the little shit.
"I don't care if it's a joke, I don' care if it's on purpose, and I don't care if it's to hurt me in a way Spring can't stop. If anything happens to my sister, I will fucking gut you and use your innards for fish bait."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.421314
>>421313
Tap the flank of Tela with a hoof.
"Aww, come now, I'm sure your priestess little sister would help a little filly like me from the good of her heart… maybe a little nursing, too, and then who knows where it goes from that…. I think she swings this way, she has that look on her."
Tap the flank of Tela with a hoof.
"Aww, come now, I'm sure your priestess little sister would help a little filly like me from the good of her heart… maybe a little nursing, too, and then who knows where it goes from that…. I think she swings this way, she has that look on her."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421315
>>421314
"You're no little filly. And she already knows about you from Abilio. And from the vault."
I'll shakily make my way to my hooves, stumbling a bit. Breathing slightly, I'll close my eyes again as I try and balance myself.
"And one more thing. If you do something to her, or cause her to get hurt, or worse… I will kill you as slowly as I am able."
I'll open my eyes and take a few unsteady steps along the docks.
"Now leave me be, urchin. And may all the gods pity you if you cross me…"
"You're no little filly. And she already knows about you from Abilio. And from the vault."
I'll shakily make my way to my hooves, stumbling a bit. Breathing slightly, I'll close my eyes again as I try and balance myself.
"And one more thing. If you do something to her, or cause her to get hurt, or worse… I will kill you as slowly as I am able."
I'll open my eyes and take a few unsteady steps along the docks.
"Now leave me be, urchin. And may all the gods pity you if you cross me…"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.421316
>>421315
Just chuckle.
"Try me. If you ever become too much of a bother for everypony, to which you are on the right track, I will-"
Whistle and motion with a hoof closing to my head.
"-drive a bullet through your brain… and then your sisters."
Let out a crude laugh then fly up and motion towards Tela.
"Take care of this whore for me, why don't you? And if you fuck her while she's out or anything like that, I'll shoot your dick off."
Change to a sweet voice and wave.
"Ta ta~"
Then fly off and head back to Reptil.
Just chuckle.
"Try me. If you ever become too much of a bother for everypony, to which you are on the right track, I will-"
Whistle and motion with a hoof closing to my head.
"-drive a bullet through your brain… and then your sisters."
Let out a crude laugh then fly up and motion towards Tela.
"Take care of this whore for me, why don't you? And if you fuck her while she's out or anything like that, I'll shoot your dick off."
Change to a sweet voice and wave.
"Ta ta~"
Then fly off and head back to Reptil.
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.421330
>>421328
"Run away then, you bottom-feeding, scum-sucking, codswalloping pigeon!"
Breathing heavily, I'll limp over towards Tela, and toss her over my back, grunting a little at the pain in my knees. Then, I'll carry her back on deck, and try to find… was there a healer on this ship? Whatever. I'll just drop Tela at the top of the gangplank, and limp through the ships until I find either an officer, or a medic.
"Run away then, you bottom-feeding, scum-sucking, codswalloping pigeon!"
Breathing heavily, I'll limp over towards Tela, and toss her over my back, grunting a little at the pain in my knees. Then, I'll carry her back on deck, and try to find… was there a healer on this ship? Whatever. I'll just drop Tela at the top of the gangplank, and limp through the ships until I find either an officer, or a medic.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422213
>>422196
"Okay, I've got my list and I'm checking it twice. This is a good paying job, and they look pretty packed, but a good soldier always looks out for what he can bring, like."
THACK!
"some ointment for falls."
Try to get up after tripping over a rock because I wasn't looking where I was going.
"Okay, I've got my list and I'm checking it twice. This is a good paying job, and they look pretty packed, but a good soldier always looks out for what he can bring, like."
THACK!
"some ointment for falls."
Try to get up after tripping over a rock because I wasn't looking where I was going.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422221
>>422218
"It's going to take more that a little fall to put a dent in this old soldier, but thank you for the help."
"It's been a while since I've met kind-hearted individuals here in Reptil. Oh, where are my manners? Let me introduce myself. I am Friesian Cross."
Offer a polite tip of my hat after making sure it's on straight.
"It's going to take more that a little fall to put a dent in this old soldier, but thank you for the help."
"It's been a while since I've met kind-hearted individuals here in Reptil. Oh, where are my manners? Let me introduce myself. I am Friesian Cross."
Offer a polite tip of my hat after making sure it's on straight.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422241
>>422233
"If we had met only hours earlier, I would have been eager to ask, but I have recently come into the employ of the mighty vessel known as the Seaworthy. However, as a proper thoroughbred, I am obligated to ask such a lovely lady such as yourself what company you work for, should the opportunity to meet again shows itself."
I look over to Skylight.
"And are these lovely ponies here your friends? May I ask their names?"
"If we had met only hours earlier, I would have been eager to ask, but I have recently come into the employ of the mighty vessel known as the Seaworthy. However, as a proper thoroughbred, I am obligated to ask such a lovely lady such as yourself what company you work for, should the opportunity to meet again shows itself."
I look over to Skylight.
"And are these lovely ponies here your friends? May I ask their names?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.422247
>>422241
I raise a brow
"The Seaworthy? I see. Captain Umlock, quite the interesting pony he is. I work for a company called 'The Pillager's Fancy'."
I smile at him knowingly, then motion to my followers.
"Sister Skylight. Miss Rosemary. Mister Onik. They work for and with me and provide assistance when needed."
I raise a brow
"The Seaworthy? I see. Captain Umlock, quite the interesting pony he is. I work for a company called 'The Pillager's Fancy'."
I smile at him knowingly, then motion to my followers.
"Sister Skylight. Miss Rosemary. Mister Onik. They work for and with me and provide assistance when needed."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422274
>>422259
"Special mission, eh? Well then, far be it for a gentlecolt such as myself to pry too deeply into such affairs. I just hope you and your comrades here find themselves safely back to your homes. It would be a shame for the world to lose such kind and proper people."
"Special mission, eh? Well then, far be it for a gentlecolt such as myself to pry too deeply into such affairs. I just hope you and your comrades here find themselves safely back to your homes. It would be a shame for the world to lose such kind and proper people."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.422275
>>422274
"Indeed it would, although there are certain insurances in place to prevent or even undo any harm that falls upon us. I place trust in my own abilities and those of others and I am sure said trust is not misplaced. The world is a dangerous place for the incompetent."
"Indeed it would, although there are certain insurances in place to prevent or even undo any harm that falls upon us. I place trust in my own abilities and those of others and I am sure said trust is not misplaced. The world is a dangerous place for the incompetent."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422276
>>422275
"Those words remind me of the many comrades I fought along with in the Eastern Campaign. Always planning, always thinking ahead, those were the ones that managed to come back. Still, I shouldn't be as surprised as I am to hear such words from such a lovely group. The world has always been a dangerous place, and conversations like these remind me that I may have placed too much confidence in my weapons and not as much as I should on myself. With this new job, it's a good idea to plan ahead for as many contingencies as possible. Who knows what new and terrible horror the world has in store."
"Those words remind me of the many comrades I fought along with in the Eastern Campaign. Always planning, always thinking ahead, those were the ones that managed to come back. Still, I shouldn't be as surprised as I am to hear such words from such a lovely group. The world has always been a dangerous place, and conversations like these remind me that I may have placed too much confidence in my weapons and not as much as I should on myself. With this new job, it's a good idea to plan ahead for as many contingencies as possible. Who knows what new and terrible horror the world has in store."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422283
>>422277
"I have been employed in military endeavors since I can remember. My family was well-to-do, but I joined a mercenary group shortly after turning of age. I've been out of the military-proper for some time, but the skills I had learned make me well suited to keep on working as a mercenary. I've wanted to settle down for some time now due to my age, but I keep telling myself 'after this job' every time, but I continue to be amazed at some of the wonders I've seen and just look for another ship and another contract."
"And you, what keeps you aboard the Pillager's Fancy? What is it that you want out of that ship?"
"I have been employed in military endeavors since I can remember. My family was well-to-do, but I joined a mercenary group shortly after turning of age. I've been out of the military-proper for some time, but the skills I had learned make me well suited to keep on working as a mercenary. I've wanted to settle down for some time now due to my age, but I keep telling myself 'after this job' every time, but I continue to be amazed at some of the wonders I've seen and just look for another ship and another contract."
"And you, what keeps you aboard the Pillager's Fancy? What is it that you want out of that ship?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.422287
>>422283
"A love for travel, I can certainly relate to that."
I smile
"The Pillager's Fancy is home to a lot of resurrectionists. There is plenty of room for opportunity, a lot of interesting ponies to meet and it is constantly on the move. Quite possible one of the more interesting work environments I've been in."
"A love for travel, I can certainly relate to that."
I smile
"The Pillager's Fancy is home to a lot of resurrectionists. There is plenty of room for opportunity, a lot of interesting ponies to meet and it is constantly on the move. Quite possible one of the more interesting work environments I've been in."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422291
>>422287
"Resurrectionists? We certainly could have used more of them."
"You mentioned "our humble fleet," so I believe I can deduce that we will be working together. Mind me taking advantage of the situation and asking for some details on which crew members I should look out for in particular?"
"Resurrectionists? We certainly could have used more of them."
"You mentioned "our humble fleet," so I believe I can deduce that we will be working together. Mind me taking advantage of the situation and asking for some details on which crew members I should look out for in particular?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.422297
>>422291
"Indeed we will. As for the crewmembers… Commodore Smitts leads the fleet. He's a very polite jack, so I am sure you will like him. Captain Umlock is in charge on the Seaworthy. I have 'spoken' to him once or twice. Or rather, to his lieutenant Sunnyskies. The good captain cannot speak Equestrian you see, so mister Sunnyskies acts as an interpreter for him."
I pause for a moment, considering my next words
"Aside from that there are other captains and officers, of course. I myself am an officer as well. Have you met any other crewmembers so far in Reptil?"
"Indeed we will. As for the crewmembers… Commodore Smitts leads the fleet. He's a very polite jack, so I am sure you will like him. Captain Umlock is in charge on the Seaworthy. I have 'spoken' to him once or twice. Or rather, to his lieutenant Sunnyskies. The good captain cannot speak Equestrian you see, so mister Sunnyskies acts as an interpreter for him."
I pause for a moment, considering my next words
"Aside from that there are other captains and officers, of course. I myself am an officer as well. Have you met any other crewmembers so far in Reptil?"
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422302
>>422297
"Aside from those you mentioned, I've yet to run into any others that inside Reptil. So far, I've been hunting a few knick-knacks that my years of service have taught me are indispensable on voyages. Merely some spices to liven up food, and I was searching for some tea, but I haven't found any. A few more supplies and I'll be ready to go."
"How about you? You said you were looking for a few good ponies, but have you taken the time to look for things that you desire?"
"Aside from those you mentioned, I've yet to run into any others that inside Reptil. So far, I've been hunting a few knick-knacks that my years of service have taught me are indispensable on voyages. Merely some spices to liven up food, and I was searching for some tea, but I haven't found any. A few more supplies and I'll be ready to go."
"How about you? You said you were looking for a few good ponies, but have you taken the time to look for things that you desire?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.422305
>>422302
"Not quite, no. I'm afraid I have been quite busy and unable to dally around too much. Perhaps I should go shopping for some items, yes. Or perhaps I can send out some of my followers to fetch supplies for me, that could be a reasonable thing to do. It would certainly save me the time."
"Not quite, no. I'm afraid I have been quite busy and unable to dally around too much. Perhaps I should go shopping for some items, yes. Or perhaps I can send out some of my followers to fetch supplies for me, that could be a reasonable thing to do. It would certainly save me the time."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422309
>>422305
"As a fellow crew mate, it is my duty and pleasure to aid you. Reptil has many mixed markets, so I'm sure you'll find what your heart can desire, and more. I shall accompany you for as long as you deem worthy. Might I suggest we search for any supplies first? We can search for others that fit your liking for the tasks assigned in the meantime, and you'll be able to enjoy the sights without worry."
"As a fellow crew mate, it is my duty and pleasure to aid you. Reptil has many mixed markets, so I'm sure you'll find what your heart can desire, and more. I shall accompany you for as long as you deem worthy. Might I suggest we search for any supplies first? We can search for others that fit your liking for the tasks assigned in the meantime, and you'll be able to enjoy the sights without worry."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422315
>>422313
"After all I've been through, I know I should be grateful to someone for still being alive, but all I can think of are my friends who never came back. Even now, I still think of how they never got a proper burial and only a stick in the ground to remember them by. I want to ask someone why so many better ponies than I never got to go home."
I clear my throat.
"I apologize for that. The young shouldn't have to put up with an old-timers rummaging of the past. Why ask such a question, though?"
"After all I've been through, I know I should be grateful to someone for still being alive, but all I can think of are my friends who never came back. Even now, I still think of how they never got a proper burial and only a stick in the ground to remember them by. I want to ask someone why so many better ponies than I never got to go home."
I clear my throat.
"I apologize for that. The young shouldn't have to put up with an old-timers rummaging of the past. Why ask such a question, though?"
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.422325
>>422324
"Honestly, as if this world can't be cruel enough. I at least know that I've sought out situations that can result in my death, but you have to live with it every day of your life."
Smile at her.
"Mighty strong of you to share that with someone you just met. I can't do much for your heart, but I promise to keep you and your friends safe from bodily harm."
"Honestly, as if this world can't be cruel enough. I at least know that I've sought out situations that can result in my death, but you have to live with it every day of your life."
Smile at her.
"Mighty strong of you to share that with someone you just met. I can't do much for your heart, but I promise to keep you and your friends safe from bodily harm."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.422326
>>422325
"I simply do not see any use in hiding it. Not… anymore. Although there is not need for me to needlessly spread the word around either, I felt it to be appropriate for you to know, seeing how much you shared with me about yourself as well."
Good night. Really off now.
"I simply do not see any use in hiding it. Not… anymore. Although there is not need for me to needlessly spread the word around either, I felt it to be appropriate for you to know, seeing how much you shared with me about yourself as well."
Good night. Really off now.